Max Dean (footballer)

Max Jimmy Dean (born 21 February 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Belgian Pro League club Gent.

Leeds United
Dean began his career with Leeds United, signing his first professional contract with the club in March 2021.

Milton Keynes Dons
On 20 January 2023, Dean signed for League One club Milton Keynes Dons on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee, reuniting with his former Leeds United U23 coach Mark Jackson. He made his senior professional debut for the club a day later as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 away win against Forest Green Rovers. On 4 February 2023, Dean scored his first senior professional goal in a 2–0 away win over Bristol Rovers.

Following an impressive start to the 2023–24 season, Dean was awarded the EFL Young Player of the Month award for October 2023 having scored four goals in five appearances.

Dean suffered an injury in February 2024. After returning to the first-team, he scored two goals and made two further assists in a 5–0 victory against Walsall on 30 March 2024. With the club reaching the play-offs, Dean finished the season as top scorer with 19 goals in all competitions, and was named Milton Keynes Dons' Young Player of the Year.

Gent
On 12 July 2024, Dean joined Belgian Pro League club Gent on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee,

Honours
Individual
 * EFL Young Player of the Month: October 2023
 * Milton Keynes Dons Young Player of the Year: 2023–24