*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:00, 10 December 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15:00, 10 December 2023 (UTC)
Dean Snedker (born 17 November 1994) is an Englishfootballer who is currently a free agent. He plays as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Northampton Town
Born in Northampton,[3] Snedker started a two-year scholarship with Northampton Town in July 2011[citation needed] after coming through their youth system.[4] His professional debut for Northampton came on 14 August 2012, in a 2–1 victory over Cardiff City in the Football League Cup.[4][5] He signed his first professional contract with the club in August 2012.[4]
He joined Carshalton Athletic on a month-long loan in September 2013.[5] His loan was extended by a further month in October 2013.[6]
On 6 August 2014, Snedker joined Conference North side Brackley Town on loan until January 2015.[8][9] Snedker was recalled from the loan on 15 September 2014, as cover for the injured Matt Duke.[10] He rejoined them on a short-term loan in November 2014.[11]
Brackley Town
In February 2015, Snedker had his contract terminated by Northampton Town,[12] and subsequently signed for Brackley Town, before leaving in the summer.[13]
Kidderminster Harriers
In July 2015, Snedker signed for Kidderminster Harriers following a successful trial.[13] He appeared in 30 league matches across the 2015–16 league season.[3]
He joined National League South side St Albans City in June 2017.[17] He made 119 league appearances for the club over the following three seasons,[3] before leaving the club in 2020.[18]
On 22 July 2022, Dean signed forms to remain with the club for the 2022–23 season.[23]
After collecting the club's Player's Player of the Year and Supporters Player of the Year awards for 2022-23, Snedker left AFC Rushden and Diamonds that summer. [24] In total he made 97 appearances across all competitions, 79 of which were league matches. [25]
Snedker subsequently played two games for Coalville Town as emergency cover while they waited for international clearance to sign Tom Carter. [26][27]
International career
He was called up to the England under-19 team in January 2013,[28] and made his debut for them the following month in 3–1 victory over Denmark.[29]