Dean Richards

Date of birth09 June 1974
Place of birthBradford
NationalityEnglish
Weight85 kg
Height1.88 m
PositionDefender/Centre back
Died28 February 2011

Richards proved his worth for Southampton in 2000-01 with a series of commanding performances that must have brought him close to international recognition.

Without doubt his central defensive partnership with Claus Lundekvam was the cornerstone on which the Saints' best league performance for 18 years was built, and they were particularly effective in the early part of 2001 when just one Premiership goal was conceded in the first three months of the year.

Richards announced his retirement in March 2005 due to a serious medical condition.

Sadly, he passed away in February 2011, aged 36.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Bradford City 10 Jul 1992 30 May 1995
Wolverhampton Wanderers 25 Mar 1995 18 May 1995 L
Wolverhampton Wanderers 30 May 1995 28 Jul 1999
Southampton 28 Jul 1999 21 Sep 2001
Tottenham Hotspur 21 Sep 2001 21 Mar 2005

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1994-95 Bradford City League Cup 1
1995-96 Wolverhampton Wanderers League Cup 3
1996-97 Wolverhampton Wanderers League Cup 2
1997-98 Wolverhampton Wanderers FA Cup 4
1998-99 Wolverhampton Wanderers FA Cup 1
1998-99 Wolverhampton Wanderers League Cup 4
1999-00 Southampton FA Cup 1
1
1999-00 Southampton League Cup 4
2
1999-00 Southampton Premier League 35
2
4
1
2000-01 Southampton FA Cup 3
1
1
2000-01 Southampton League Cup 2
2000-01 Southampton Premier League 28
1
1
2001-02 Southampton League Cup 1
2001-02 Southampton Premier League 4
2001-02 Tottenham Hotspur FA Cup 4
1
2001-02 Tottenham Hotspur Premier League 24
2
3
2002-03 Tottenham Hotspur League Cup 1
1
2002-03 Tottenham Hotspur Premier League 26
2
5
2003-04 Tottenham Hotspur FA Cup 1
2003-04 Tottenham Hotspur League Cup 2
2003-04 Tottenham Hotspur Premier League 23
3


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
21 Sep 1994 Sheffield Wednesday v Bradford City L 2-1 League Cup 2nd round 1st leg


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1994-95 England Toulon Under-21 4


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
06 Jun 1995 England v Brazil L 0-2 Toulon Under-21 Group B
08 Jun 1995 England v Malaysia W 2-0 Toulon Under-21 Group B
10 Jun 1995 England v Angola W 1-0 Toulon Under-21 Group B
12 Jun 1995 France v England L 2-0 Toulon Under-21 Semi-final


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.