Dion Joseph Rankine (born 15 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Eastleigh, on loan from club Crewe Alexandra.
Club career Born in Barnet, Rankine started his career with the Cambridge United academy as an under-9, before joining Premier League side Chelsea as an Under-14 in 2016. He had been utilised as a full-back, a wing-back, and as a winger. Rankine signed his first professional contract in October 2019, going on to extend this deal in 2021.
Rankine had been the top appearance maker in the development squad with 25 starts during the 2022–23 Premier League 2 season, he scored five goals. He had also featured eight times in EFL Trophy, including facing his future club Exeter City in August 2021. It was reported that Rankine had signed a new deal with Chelsea in January 2023.
On 12 July 2023, Rankine joined EFL League One side Exeter City on a season-long loan.
Wigan Athletic On 13 June 2024, Rankine joined League One side Wigan Athletic on a permanent deal from Chelsea, signing a three-year contract. He made 26 appearances, scoring once - in a 2–2 draw against Blackpool on 28 October 2024.
Crewe Alexandra On 1 September 2025, Rankine joined EFL League Two club Crewe Alexandra on a two-year deal with an option for a further 12 months, and made his team debut on 6 September 2025 in a 1–1 draw at Colchester United.
On 6 August 2026, Rankine joined National League club Eastleigh on loan until January 2027.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsChelsea U212020–21———10102021–22———30302022–23———4040Total———8080Chelsea2023–24Premier League000000—00Exeter City (loan)2023–24League One331002010361Wigan Athletic 2024–25League One201201030261Crewe Alexandra2025–26League Two110100031151Eastleigh2026–27National League100000000100Career total7423030151953
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