Dean Keates

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dean Keates
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 30, 1978(1978-06-30)
Age	46
Birthplace	Walsall
Country	United Kingdom
Horoscope	Cancer

Dean Keates Biography

Dean Keates is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on June 30, 1978 in Walsall, United Kingdom.

Keates came through the ranks at his hometown club Walsall, making his professional debut as a substitute in a 1–0 loss to Plymouth Argyle on 12 October 1996. He made his first start for the club later that season on 25 January 1997, playing the full game in a 3–1 victory over Notts County. He became a first team regular in the next season as, at the age of 19, he played in 48 games in all competitions. He scored his first goal for the club in a 1–0 win away at Millwall on 3 December 1997. Keates was a key member of the Saddlers’ midfield in a successful 1998–99 season, playing in all but three games as Walsall won promotion to First Division as runners-up, ahead of Manchester City. Relegation followed the next year as Walsall struggled to adapt to life at a higher level, though the club immediately won promotion back to Division One with a play-off final victory over Reading at the end of the 2000–01 campaign. Keates played for the full 120 minutes of the game, which ended in a 3–2 win for Walsall after extra time. He played 15 games in the 2001–02 season as Walsall survived in the division, before he was released in July 2002.

During his playing career, Keates played as a midfielder, making his professional debut for hometown club Walsall in 1996. He won promotion six times with three of his clubs – three times with Walsall in 1999, 2001 and 2007, once with Hull City in 2004 and twice with Peterborough United in 2008 and 2009.

Dean Keates Net Worth

Dean Keates is one of the richest Association Football Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dean Keates 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Dean Scott Keates (born 30 June 1978) is an English professional football manager and former player who is the manager of National League club Wrexham.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Dean Keates height 5 ft 6 in Almir weight 70 kg & body measurements will update soon.

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Keates was signed by League Two club Peterborough United on a three-year deal on 14 May 2007, having refused the offer of a new contract from Walsall. He played 78 league games, scoring 11 goals, as Peterborough achieved successive promotions to the Championship. Keates was released by Peterborough United on 31 December 2009, having not played a minute of football under new Posh manager Mark Cooper. He managed just 6 games and 1 goal, against Newcastle United at St James Park, in the 2009–10 season before Cooper’s arrival.

Facts & Trivia

Almir Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Dean Keates celebrates birthday on June 30 of every year.

Keates signed for Conference Premier club Wrexham two days after being released by Wycombe. He was named captain for the season, and scored his first goal four games into the season with a 30-yard volley against former club Kidderminster Harriers. In his first season for the club, Keates lead the team to a play-off semi-final against Luton Town but they lost the tie 5–1 on aggregate. In the 2011–12 season Keates played in some major matches, including the FA Cup 3rd round match at Championship club Brighton & Hove Albion. A draw at the Albion’s American Express Stadium meant a replay was to be played at The Racecourse which Wrexham lost 4–5 on penalties, the only missed penalty being the first taken by Keates. There was also déjà vu at the end of the season, as Wrexham fell to another play-off semi-final defeat to Luton Town. Despite the disappointment, Keates signed a new one-year deal at the club at the end of the season. The 2012–13 season was disappointing one in the league as Wrexham missed out on a place in the play-offs, finishing in 10th place. The season was still to end with glory for the Dragons, however, as they reached the 2013 FA Trophy Final and beat Grimsby Town on penalties at Wembley Stadium. After becoming a fans’ favourite during his time at the Racecourse, by making 180 appearances in total for the club as captain, he was released in May 2015.

Where is Dean Keates now?

Walsall. On 16 March 2018, Keates re-joined hometown club Walsall for a third time, this time as first-team manager.

Who will be next Wrexham manager?

Wrexham have appointed former Bolton and Bradford boss Phil Parkinson as the club’s new manager on a 12-month rolling contract.

Who is Wrexham's manager?

Phil Parkinson

Has Dean Keates been sacked?

WREXHAM boss Dean Keates has been sacked by the club’s famous owners after a poor campaign. Hollywood superstars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney acted quickly after the club missed out on the play-offs. The club finished eighth in the National League after Saturday’s draw at Dagenham and Redbridge.

Who is Favourite for Wrexham job?

Mansfield Town manager Nigel Clough is the early bookies favourite to get the vacant managerial position at Wrexham.