1. Dean Scott Lewington was born on 18 May 1984 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back, as well as a centre-back for EFL League Two club Milton Keynes Dons, where he is club captain.
18 Facts About Dean Lewington
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On that date, Dean Lewington achieved his 771st career League appearance against Colchester United, overtaking John Trollope who held the previous record of 770 appearances for Swindon Town.
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Dean Lewington almost moved to Huddersfield Town in 2005 in an exchange deal involving Pawel Abbott, however Abbott chose to stay at Huddersfield thus ending their interest.
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Dean Lewington received the MK Dons captaincy after the departure of Keith Andrews to Blackburn Rovers in August 2008.
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On 2 December 2012, Dean Lewington captained his side against AFC Wimbledon in their highly publicised first meeting.
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On 12 January 2013, Dean Lewington made his 400th league appearance for Milton Keynes Dons against Bury.
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At the time of his testimonial, Dean Lewington had amassed over 500 appearances in league and cup competitions for Milton Keynes Dons.
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Between January and May 2018 Dean Lewington temporarily worked in a player-coach role for the club under then manager Dan Micciche.
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Dean Lewington achieved his 600th league appearance and 700th appearance in all competitions for the club in January 2019 in consecutive games against Crewe Alexandra and Grimsby Town.
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Dean Lewington signed a further contract extension with the club in July 2020, at which point he was the longest-serving player for a single club in the Football League.
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On 3 May 2022, Dean Lewington signed a new contract until 2023, taking him into his 19th season with the club.
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On 26 December 2023, Dean Lewington made his 771st league appearance for MK Dons, setting a new record for most career league appearances by a player for a single club in the history of the English Football League, a record previously held by Swindon Town's John Trollope since 1981.
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On 11 January 2024, in recognition of his record-breaking appearances and contribution to the club's perfect league record during the month prior, Dean Lewington was named the EFL League Two Player of the Month for December 2023.
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On 16 May 2024, shortly before his 40th birthday, Dean Lewington signed another contract extension lasting until 2025.
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Dean Lewington was later awarded the PFA Merit Award for 2024 in honour of his services to football.
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On 7 April 2025, MK Dons announced that Dean Lewington would retire at the end of the season.
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Dean Lewington is the son of former England assistant manager Ray Lewington, and the cousin of fellow footballer Luke Ayling.
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Dean Lewington has two daughters: Willow was born on 2017 and and Lottie.