Versatile 6’ 1” tall defender born in Sidcup who was on Charlton’s books as a youth before joining Millwall in 2003. Dean progressed through the Lions’ youth ranks to the senior squad and in October 2005 he had a short spell on loan at Walton & Hersham.

During the 2005/06 season Dean made one first team appearance for Millwall - as a substitute in a 1-0 home win over Burnley in the Championship on 22.4.06 - and in September 2006 he was loaned to Beckenham. At the end of December 2006 Dean left Millwall by mutual consent.

At the start of 2007 he joined Bohemian of Eire and made 19 appearances for the Bohs before being released in December 2007.

In January 2008 Dean signed a short-term deal with Northern Irish club Ballymena but left the club in March 2008 having made only two first team appearances.

He joined Conference outfit Ebbsfleet for the start of the 2008/09 campaign and played 78 times for the Fleet before being released in May 2011.

In June 2011 Dean signed for Margate and became manager Chris Kinnear’s first capture since his return to the club.