Dean Kiely

Footballer and goalkeeper for West Brom

Dean Kiely - Footballer and goalkeeper for West Brom
Born

October 10th, 1970
54 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ireland

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Played professional football primarily as a goalkeeper. Career spanned several clubs including West Bromwich Albion, where tenure lasted from 2004 to 2007. Also played for other teams like Manchester City, Bury, and Gillingham. Represented the Republic of Ireland at the international level, earning caps in various competitions during the 1990s and 2000s. Retired from professional football in 2008.

Played as a goalkeeper for West Bromwich Albion

Represented the Republic of Ireland in international competitions

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