Michael Dawson

• Full name: Michael Dawson
• Date of birth: 18 November 1983
• Place of birth: Northampton, England
• Nationality: English
• Position: Centre-back
• Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)

Club career (highlights)

• Nottingham Forest (youth / early career): Came through the Forest youth system and made his professional breakthrough there.
• Tottenham Hotspur (2005–2014): Transferred to Spurs where he became an established Premier League centre-back, served as captain in some periods, and played in domestic and European competitions.
• Nottingham Forest (loan / return): Had earlier loan spells returning to Forest before establishing himself at Tottenham.
• Hull City (2014–2019): Joined Hull City, played in the Premier League and the Championship with the club, and was an important defensive presence during his time there.
• Later career: After leaving Hull City, he had spells at clubs including Tottenham (brief return), and lower-league sides toward the end of his playing career before retiring.

International career

• Represented England at senior level, earning caps between 2007 and 2016.
• Was part of England squads for international fixtures and competitions during that period.

Playing style and attributes

• Strong aerial ability, good in tackles and positional play.
• Experienced leader and organizer of the back line.

Notable achievements

• Regular Premier League appearances with Tottenham Hotspur and Hull City.
• Caps for the England national team.

Current status

As of his last professional seasons, Michael Dawson retired from top-level professional football and transitioned away from playing; exact post-retirement roles (coaching, media or other activities) may vary. For the most up-to-date details on his current activities, consult recent news sources or the club websites.