327 Craig Dawson

Craig Dawson, born on May 6, 1990, in Rochdale, England, is a professional football defender renowned for his aerial prowess and solid positional play. He began his career in non-league football at Radcliffe Borough before earning a move to hometown club Rochdale in 2009. Standing out as a composed, dependable presence at the back, Dawson soon attracted the attention of Premier League outfit West Bromwich Albion, joining them in 2010.

During his decade-long spell at West Brom, Dawson evolved into a reliable top-flight centre-back, featuring over 200 times and gaining a reputation for scoring crucial headers. After a loan stint at Bolton Wanderers, he briefly left the Premier League to join Watford in 2019. He returned to top-tier competition with West Ham United, initially on loan in 2020, making the deal permanent and contributing significantly to the club’s improved fortunes.

In January 2023, Dawson transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers, continuing his steady presence in England’s elite division.