{{short description|English association football player}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2016}} {{Use British English|date=April 2016}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Dean Snedker | image = Snedker, Dean.jpg | image_size = 300 | caption = Snedker in October 2022 | fullname = Dean Snedker<ref>{{cite web |title=Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13 |url=http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/4e/bd/0,,10794~179534,00.pdf |publisher=The Football League |date=18 May 2013 |page=65 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140802074454/http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/4e/bd/0,,10794~179534,00.pdf |archive-date=2 August 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|11|17|df=y}} | birth_place = Northampton, England | height = {{height|ft=6|in=2}}<ref>{{cite book|editor1-first=Glenda|editor1-last=Rollin|editor2-first=Jack|editor2-last=Rollin|title=Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013|year=2012|publisher=Headline|location=London|isbn=978-0-7553-6356-8|page=503|edition=43rd}}</ref> | position = Goalkeeper | currentclub = Wellingborough Town | clubnumber = | youthyears1 = 2008–2012 | youthclubs1 = Northampton Town | years1 = 2012–2015 | clubs1 = Northampton Town | caps1 = 3 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2013 | clubs2 = → Carshalton Athletic (loan) | caps2 = 19 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2013–2014 | clubs3 = → Banbury United (loan) | caps3 = 5 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2014–2015 | clubs4 = → Brackley Town (loan) | caps4 = 12 | goals4 = 0 | years5 = 2015 | clubs5 = Brackley Town | caps5 = 8 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2015–2016 | clubs6 = Kidderminster Harriers | caps6 = 30 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2016 | clubs7 = Nuneaton Town | caps7 = 1 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2016 | clubs8 = Hemel Hempstead Town | caps8 = 0 | goals8 = 0 | years9 = 2016–2017 | clubs9 = Kettering Town | caps9 = 14 | goals9 = 0 | years10 = 2017 | clubs10 = Cambridge City | caps10 = 17 | goals10 = 0 | years11 = 2017–2020 | clubs11 = St Albans City | caps11 = 119 | goals11 = 0 | years12 = 2020–2021 | clubs12 = Hemel Hempstead Town | caps12 = 9 | goals12 = 0 | years13 = 2021–2023 | clubs13 = AFC Rushden & Diamonds | caps13 = 79 | goals13 = 0 | years14 = 2023 | clubs14 = Coalville Town | caps14 = 2 | goals14 = 0 | years15 = 2025– | clubs15 = Wellingborough Town | caps15 = 29 | goals15 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2013 | nationalteam1 = England U19 | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 15:00, 10 February 2026 (UTC) | ntupdate = 15:00, 10 December 2023 (UTC) }} '''Dean Snedker''' (born 17 November 1994) is an English footballer who currently plays for {{English football updater|WellingT}} side Wellingborough Town. He plays as a goalkeeper.

==Club career== ===Northampton Town=== Born in Northampton,<ref name="soccerway">{{soccerway|dean-snedker/212153|accessdate=16 October 2020}}</ref> Snedker started a two-year scholarship with Northampton Town in July 2011{{citation needed|date=October 2020}} after coming through their youth system.<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19436231|title=Snedker awarded Cobblers contract|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> His professional debut for Northampton came on 14 August 2012, in a 2–1 victory over Cardiff City in the Football League Cup.<ref name="auto"/><ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/northampton-town/cobblers-keeper-snedker-makes-loan-move-2326420|title=Cobblers keeper Snedker makes loan move|website=www.northamptonchron.co.uk}}</ref> He signed his first professional contract with the club in August 2012.<ref name="auto"/>

He joined Carshalton Athletic on a month-long loan in September 2013.<ref name="auto2"/> His loan was extended by a further month in October 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2013/october/snedker-loan-extended/|title=SNEDKER LOAN EXTENDED - News - Northampton Town|website=www.ntfc.co.uk}}</ref>

He joined Banbury United in December 2013 on a month-long loan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2013/december/snedker-joins-banbury-on-loan/|title=SNEDKER JOINS BANBURY ON LOAN - News - Northampton Town|website=www.ntfc.co.uk}}</ref>

On 6 August 2014, Snedker joined Conference North side Brackley Town on loan until January 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/article/snedker-loan-1792338.aspx|title=Dean Snedker joins Brackley Town on loan|publisher=Northampton Town FC|date=6 August 2014|accessdate=7 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/latest-news/conference-premier/11050/brackley-town-bring-in-northampton-keeper-dean-snedker/|title=Brackley Town Bring In Northampton Keeper Dean Snedker|first=Steven|last=Coney|date=6 August 2014}}</ref> Snedker was recalled from the loan on 15 September 2014, as cover for the injured Matt Duke.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/article/hartlepoolh1415-teamnews-1915334.aspx|title=MOHAMED AVAILABLE AND SNEDKER RECALLED FROM LOAN|publisher=Northampton Town F.C.|date=15 September 2014|accessdate=16 September 2014}}</ref> He rejoined them on a short-term loan in November 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2014/november/snedker-rejoins-brackley-on-loan/|title=SNEDKER REJOINS BRACKLEY ON LOAN - News - Northampton Town|website=www.ntfc.co.uk}}</ref>

===Further Career=== In February 2015, Snedker had his contract terminated by Northampton Town,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2015/february/dean-snedker-contract-terminated/|title=DEAN SNEDKER CONTRACT TERMINATED|website=www.ntfc.co.uk}}</ref> and subsequently signed for Brackley Town, before leaving in the summer.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33724572|title=Kidderminster sign keeper Snedker|work=BBC Sport}}</ref>

In July 2015, Snedker signed for Kidderminster Harriers following a successful trial.<ref name="auto1"/> He appeared in 30 league matches across the 2015–16 league season.<ref name="soccerway" />

In August 2016, Snedker signed for National League North side Nuneaton Town, and made one appearance for the club.Snedker then signed for Hemel Hempstead Town in September 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nonleague.pitchero.com/uncategorized/hemel-bring-in-another-keeper-49778/|title=Hemel Bring in Another Keeper|date=13 September 2016}}</ref> He joined Kettering Town on dual registration in October 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ketteringtownfc.com/news/dean-snedker-0|title=Dean Snedker &#124; Kettering Town Football Club|website=www.ketteringtownfc.com}}</ref> In 2017, Snedker signed for Southern League Premier Division side Cambridge City.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/matt-foy-one-four-new-12514481|title=Matt Foy one of four new Cambridge City signings|first=Andrew|last=Georgeson|date=27 January 2017|website=CambridgeshireLive}}</ref>

He joined National League South side St Albans City in June 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nonleague.pitchero.com/transfers/saints-sign-new-keeper-winger/|title=Saints Sign New Keeper & Winger|date=15 June 2017}}</ref> Snedker became a fan favourite very quickly for the Saints and then he went on to make 119 league appearances for the club over the following three seasons,<ref name="soccerway" /> before leaving the club in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hertsad.co.uk/sport/st-albans-city/snedker-out-johnson-in-at-saints-1-6733885|title=Dean Snedker to leave St Albans City as club opt for former Hitchin Town stopper|first=Neil|last=Metcalfe|website=Herts Advertiser|date=7 July 2020|access-date=16 October 2020|archive-date=4 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804195643/https://www.hertsad.co.uk/sport/st-albans-city/snedker-out-johnson-in-at-saints-1-6733885|url-status=dead}}</ref> He rejoined fellow National League South side Hemel Hempstead Town in October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hemelfc.com/post/snedker-signs|title=Snedker Signs|first=Dan|last=Finill|date=2 October 2020|website=Hemel Hempstead Town}}</ref>

===AFC Rushden & Diamonds=== On 9 August 2021, Southern League Premier Division Central side AFC Rushden & Diamonds announced the signings of Snedker and Dean Dummett ahead of the 2021–22 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Player Update|url=https://www.afcdiamonds.com/player-update-3/|access-date=9 August 2021|publisher=AFCDiamonds.com|date=9 August 2021}}</ref> Snedker made his Southern League Premier Division Central debut for AFC Rushden & Diamonds on 18 August 2021, in a home fixture against Banbury United. The visitors won the match 2–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=AFC Rushden & Diamonds 0-2 Banbury United|url=https://www.afcdiamonds.com/afc-rushden-diamonds-0-2-banbury-united/|access-date=18 August 2021|publisher=AFCDiamonds.com|date=18 August 2021}}</ref> On 19 January 2022, it was confirmed that Snedker had signed a contract and committed to AFC Rushden & Diamonds for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dean Snedker signs a Contract|url=https://www.afcdiamonds.com/dean-snedker-signs-a-contract/|access-date=19 January 2022|publisher=AFCDiamonds.com|date=19 January 2022}}</ref> On 22 July 2022, Dean signed forms to remain with the club for the 2022–23 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Snedker signs Forms|url=https://www.afcdiamonds.com/snedker-signs-forms/|access-date=22 July 2022|publisher=AFCDiamonds.com|date=22 July 2022}}</ref> After collecting the club's Player's Player of the Year and Supporters Player of the Year awards for 2022-23, Snedker left AFC Rushden and Diamonds that summer.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://x.com/afcrd/status/1663237285700042765?s=46&t=kcU85iZP0wjLefLIyFlZ4Q|title=Award winners|first=Admin|last=Admin|date=29 May 2023|website=X}}</ref> In total he made 97 appearances across all competitions, 79 of which were league matches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dean Snedker player profile|url= https://www.afcdiamonds.com/player/dean-snedker/ |access-date=10 December 2023|publisher=AFCDiamonds.com|date=22 July 2023}}</ref>

===Coalville Town=== Snedker subsequently played two games for Coalville Town as emergency cover while they waited for international clearance to sign Tom Carter.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dean Snedker signs|url= https://x.com/coalvilletownfc/status/1690348273309978624?s=46&t=kcU85iZP0wjLefLIyFlZ4Q |access-date=10 December 2023|publisher=X|date=16 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Dean Snedker signs|url= https://x.com/coalvilletownfc/status/1691711878035013890?s=46&t=kcU85iZP0wjLefLIyFlZ4Q |access-date=10 December 2023|publisher=X|date=12 August 2023}}</ref>

===Betting Ban=== Snedker then was suspended for almost a season due to an FA betting breach investigation from 10 years prior, which also included former Northampton Town teammates Ivan Toney and Lewis Wilson. The FA investigation found the trio collectively bet on 223 matches, but crucially did not bet on any of their team's matches or any matches in League 2, which was the league the trio were playing in at the time. They were found to have purely breached FA rules on football betting as a professional player.

===Wellingborough Town=== Snedker returned to the game after over a season for the start of the 2025/26 season with Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Wellingborough Town. <ref>{{cite news|title=Dean Snedker signs|url=https://www.thenpl.co.uk/results?groupBy=flat&team=680728d4bda6e04641c6e007#google_vignette|date=12 August 2025}}</ref>

==International career== He was called up to the England under-19 team in January 2013,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/northampton-town/england-under-19s-call-northampton-town-goalkeeper-2357073|title=England under-19s call-up for Northampton Town goalkeeper|website=www.northamptonchron.co.uk}}</ref> and made his debut for them the following month in 3–1 victory over Denmark.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/northampton-town/delight-cobblers-goalkeeper-snedker-he-makes-england-debut-2354638|title=Delight for Cobblers goalkeeper Snedker as he makes England debut|website=www.northamptonchron.co.uk}}</ref>

==Statistics== {{updated|23 April 2022}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|FA Cup !colspan="2"|EFL Cup !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="2"|Northampton Town |2012–13<ref name="Soccerway">{{Cite web |title=Dean Snedker|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/dean-snedker/212153/ |access-date=22 July 2022 |publisher=Soccerway}}</ref> |rowspan="2"|League Two |0||0||0||0||2||0||1{{efn|One appearance in EFL Trophy}}||0||3||0 |- |2013–14<ref name="Soccerway"/> |0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |- |Carshalton Athletic (loan) |2013–14<ref name="Soccerway"/> |Isthmian League Premier Division |19||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |—||0||0||19||0 |- |Banbury United (loan) |2013–14<ref name="Soccerway"/> |Southern League Premier Division |5||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |—||0||0||5||0 |- |Northampton Town |2014–15<ref name="Soccerway"/> |League Two |0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |- |rowspan="2"|Brackley Town (loan) |rowspan="3"|2014–15<ref name="Soccerway"/> |rowspan="3"|Conference North |8||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |—||0||0||8||0 |- |4||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |—||0||0||4||0 |- |Brackley Town |8||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |—||0||0||8||0 |- |Kidderminster Harriers |2015–16<ref name="Soccerway"/> |National League |30||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |—||1<ref name="FAT" group="lower-alpha">Appearance(s) in FA Trophy</ref>||0||31||0 |- |Nuneaton Town |2016–17<ref name="Soccerway"/> |National League North |1||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |—||0||0||1||0 |- |Hemel Hempstead Town |2016–17<ref name="Aylesbury"/> |National League South |0||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |—||0||0||0||0 |- |Kettering Town |rowspan="2"|2016–17<ref name="Aylesbury">{{Cite web |title=Player profiles: Dean Snedker|url=http://www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk/players/dean-snedker |access-date=22 July 2022 |publisher=Aylesbury United F.C.}}</ref> |rowspan="2"|Southern League Premier Division |14||0||1||0|| colspan="2" |—||3{{efn|Two appearances in FA Trophy}}{{efn|One appearance in Northamptonshire Senior Cup}}||0||18||0 |- |Cambridge City |17||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |—||2{{efn|Two appearances in Cambridgeshire Invitation Cup}}||0||19||0 |- |rowspan="4"|St Albans City |2017–18<ref name="Aylesbury"/> |rowspan="3"|National League South |42||0||4||0|| colspan="2" |—||3<ref name="FAT" group="lower-alpha">Appearance(s) in FA Trophy</ref>||0||49||0 |- |2018–19<ref name="Aylesbury"/> |42||0||3||0|| colspan="2" |—||6{{efn|Two appearances in FA Trophy}}{{efn|Four appearances in Hertfordshire Senior Cup}}||0||51||0 |- |2019–20<ref name="Aylesbury"/> |35||0||3||0|| colspan="2" |—||3{{efn|One appearance in Hertfordshire Charity Cup}}{{efn|One appearance in Hertfordshire Senior Cup}}{{efn|One appearance in FA Trophy}}||0||41||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !119!!0!!10!!0!!0!!0!!12!!0!!141!!0 |- |Hemel Hempstead Town |2020–21<ref name="Aylesbury"/> |National League South |9||0||1||0|| colspan="2" |—||2<ref name="FAT" group="lower-alpha">Appearance(s) in FA Trophy</ref>||0||12||0 |- |rowspan="2"|AFC Rushden & Diamonds |2021–22<ref name="Aylesbury"/> |rowspan="2"|Southern League Premier Division Central |40||0||1||0|| colspan="2" |—||5{{efn|One appearance in Southern League Cup}}{{efn|One appearance in FA Trophy}}{{efn|Three appearances in Northamptonshire Senior Cup}}||0||46||0 |- |2022–23<ref name="Aylesbury"/> |0||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |—||0||0||0||0 |- ! colspan="3" |Career total !274!!0!!13!!0!!2!!0!!25!!0!!313!!0 |}

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==External links== *{{Soccerbase}} *{{Soccerway}}

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