![]() Dunk playing for Brighton & Hove Albion in 2011
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Lewis Carl Dunk | ||
Date of birth | 21 November 1991 | ||
Place of birth | Brighton, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
Playing position | Centre back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team
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Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
Number | 5 | ||
Youth career | |||
2009–2010 | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010– | Brighton & Hove Albion | 167 | (10) |
2013 | → Bristol City (loan) | 2 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:11, 20 April 2017 (UTC). |
Lewis Carl Dunk (born 21 November 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Championship club Brighton & Hove Albion.
Dunk was born in Brighton, East Sussex and educated at Varndean School in the city.
On 30 April 2010, Dunk signed a two-year professional contract with Brighton & Hove Albion following impressive performances captaining the club's youth-team. The following day, Dunk made his first professional appearance starting in the 0–0 draw at Milton Keynes Dons.
On 31 January 2011, Dunk signed a one-year extension on his contract keeping him at the club until the summer of 2013. Dunk made eight appearances in the 2010–11 season as Brighton gained promotion to the Championship.
With fellow defenders Tommy Elphick and Adam El-Abd sidelined by injury, Dunk started the 2011–12 season alongside captain Gordon Greer, playing in Brighton's first ever match at Falmer Stadium versus Doncaster Rovers.
On 4 October 2013, Dunk joined League One club Bristol City on a one-month loan deal, to gain some first-team football.
On 25 July 2014, Dunk signed a new four-year contract with Brighton & Hove Albion which kept him at the club until the end of the 2017-18 season.