Introduction
Lewis Carl Dunk (born 21 November 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Championship club Brighton & Hove Albion.
Early life
Dunk was born in Brighton, East Sussex and educated at Varndean School in the city.
Club career
Brighton & Hove Albion
On 30 April 2010, Dunk signed a two-year professional contract with Brighton & Hove Albion following impressive performances captaining the club's youth-team. The following day, Dunk made his first professional appearance starting in the 0–0 draw at Milton Keynes Dons.
On 31 January 2011, Dunk signed a one-year extension on his contract keeping him at the club until the summer of 2013. Dunk made eight appearances in the 2010–11 season as Brighton gained promotion to the Championship.
With fellow defenders Tommy Elphick and Adam El-Abd sidelined by injury, Dunk started the 2011–12 season alongside captain Gordon Greer, playing in Brighton's first ever match at Falmer Stadium versus Doncaster Rovers.
Bristol City (loan)
On 4 October 2013, Dunk joined League One club Bristol City on a one-month loan deal, to gain some first-team football.
Return to Brighton & Hove Albion
On 25 July 2014, Dunk signed a new four-year contract with Brighton & Hove Albion which kept him at the club until the end of the 2017-18 season.
International career
Dunk received a call-up to the England under-21 squad in November 2011, ahead of their European Championship qualifiers against Iceland and Belgium, however he did not feature in either of the games.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 2009–10 | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010–11 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2011–12 | Championship | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | |
| 2012–13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
| 2014–15 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 7 | ||
| 2015–16 | 38 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 4 | ||
| 2016–17 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | ||
| Total | 148 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 171 | 12 | ||
| Bristol City (loan) | 2013–14 | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career total | 150 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 174 | 12 | ||