14 Facts About Dean Sturridge

Dean Constantine Sturridge was born on 26 July 1973 and is an English former professional footballer and football commentator for beIN Sports.

Dean Sturridge played in the Football League for Torquay United, Sheffield United and Queens Park Rangers.

Dean Sturridge retired in 2007 following a short spell with non-league side Kidderminster Harriers.

Dean Sturridge then returned to score 20 goals that fired Derby to the Premier League.

Lee Bowyer sent Leeds back ahead in the 85th minute, before Dean Sturridge scored again in the 87th minute to rescue the game for his team.

Dean Sturridge played five seasons in the Premier League for the club, and is their record goalscorer in the Premier League era.

Dean Sturridge scored 7 goals during 25 appearances in total before being loaned to First Division Wolverhampton Wanderers in November 2001, just 10 months after his arrival at Filbert Street.

Dean Sturridge was unable to put his injury problems behind him though and never regained a regular starting place for Wolves again.

Dean Sturridge moved on to Queens Park Rangers on a free transfer in March 2005.

On 26 June 2006, Dean Sturridge joined Kidderminster Harriers on a one-year deal along with former Tamworth goalkeeper Scott Bevan, possibly becoming the biggest name player the club have ever signed.

Dean Sturridge featured in six matches without finding the net, before suffering an Achilles tendon injury which ended his season prematurely.

Dean Sturridge was not offered a new contract at the end of season.

Dean Sturridge's brother, Simon, was a professional footballer, most notably playing for Birmingham City and Stoke City.

Dean Sturridge is the uncle of Daniel Sturridge, a striker who last played for Perth Glory and has played for the England national team.