Dean Cox

Brighton & Hove Albion

Cox was born in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. He made his debut for Brighton & Hove Albion during a 2–0 victory over Plymouth Argyle on 29 August 2005. During the 2005–06 season, Cox also spent time on loan at Eastbourne Borough, featuring twice in their run in the FA Cup. Cox's next appearance for Brighton was on the first day of the 2006–07 League One season in the 1–0 victory away at Rotherham United, although he was sent off during this match for receiving two yellow cards. Cox played a major part during his debut season in the first-team playing in 43 League games and scoring six goals. In the summer of 2007, Cox was rewarded for his fine start to his Albion career by being handed the number 7 shirt, previously occupied by Alexandre Frutos. After falling out of favour at Brighton, Cox was informed that he would be released from his contract when it expired on 30 June 2010.

Leyton Orient

Cox was later signed by Leyton Orient on 2 June 2010. He scored his first league goal for the Os on 28 August 2010, in the 3–0 triumph over Exeter City. On 3 October 2012, in the 2–0 league victory at Walsall, Cox scored a 60-yard goal from inside the Orient half, firing over the head of Walsall goalkeeper Karl Darlow. Cox was released on 1 September 2016, his contract terminated by mutual consent.

Crawley Town

On 13 September 2016, Cox joined Crawley Town on a two-and-a-half-year contract. After signing outside of the summer transfer…

On 16 December 2022, it was announced that Cox would take over the managerial position at Lancing. On 27 April 2023, Cox was appointed manager of Burgess Hill Town having guided Lancing to their highest ever league position. On 6 December 2023, Cox resigned as manager of Burgess Hill Town. On 14 May 2025, Cox was re-appointed manager of former club Lancing following their relegation to the Southern Combination Premier Division. On 21 September 2025, Cox resigned as manager of Lancing.

As of match played 16 February 2021.