Name: Scott Dann

• Full name: Scott Andrew Dann
• Date of birth: December 29, 1987
• Place of birth: Birmingham, England
• Position: Centre-back
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career highlights

• Early career: Came through youth systems at Aston Villa (without making a senior appearance) and had loan spells at clubs including Walsall and Salisbury City.
• Bristol City (2007–2009): Established himself as a strong central defender; helped the club in Championship promotion push and gained wider recognition.
• Coventry City (2009–2010): Short spell before moving on to higher-profile clubs.
• Blackpool (loan, 2010): Brief loan while Blackpool were in the Premier League.
• Wigan Athletic (2010–2012): Regular starter in the Premier League; became known for aerial ability and physical defending.
• Crystal Palace (2014–2021): Joined Palace initially in 2014 (after a spell at Blackburn Rovers). Became club captain and a key central defender for several seasons in the Premier League. Known for leadership, strong tackling, and heading prowess. Made well over 150 appearances for Palace across all competitions.
• Later career: Left Crystal Palace in 2021 and subsequently signed for clubs including Huddersfield Town on loan earlier in his career; later played for clubs in the English Football League before retiring from professional football.

International career

• Scott Dann has not been capped for the senior England national team, though he was called up to an England training squad during his career.

Playing style & strengths

• Strong in the air at both ends of the pitch, making him a threat from set pieces.
• Physical and combative centre-back, with good positional awareness.
• Leadership qualities; served as Crystal Palace captain during his time at the club.

Notable facts

• Enjoyed a lengthy and influential spell at Crystal Palace, becoming a fans' favorite for commitment and consistency.
• Injuries affected parts of his career but he remained a respected figure in the clubs he represented.

Career statistics (approximate)

• Senior club appearances: 400+ (across all clubs)
• Senior club goals: 20–30 (primarily from headers and set pieces)

Current status: No longer at Crystal Palace (left the club in 2021). Subsequent moves took him to lower-league clubs before retiring from professional play. This summary reflects information up to mid-2020s.