Alan Julian

Brentford

Julian joined Brentford at the age of nine following a successful trial. While also playing for Sunbury Manor and Sunbury Casuals, he progressed through the youth system and signed his first professional contract in 2002. Julian made his senior debut in a 1–0 victory over Plymouth Argyle in the Football League Trophy on 12 November 2002, and made a further three appearances during the 2002–03 season. At the end of the season, he signed a new contract with Brentford, keeping him at the club until 2005. He made 14 appearances during the 2003–04 season, before leaving the club in February 2005, stating "the time had come" to pursue regular first-team football.

Stevenage Borough

He signed for Stevenage Borough on a free transfer on 4 February 2005, making his debut in a 1–0 victory over Scarborough. He kept seven clean sheets in 17 appearances during the second half of the 2004–05 season, including in a 1–0 win against Hereford United at Edgar Street in the play-off semi-final second leg. Julian featured in the play-off final, a 1–0 defeat to Carlisle United at the Britannia Stadium. He remained with the club for the 2005–06 season, "attracting interest from scouts" during the club's strong start. Stevenage recorded 12 clean sheets during the season, but missed out on the play-offs after a 2–0 defeat to Forest Green Rovers, finishing sixth. Julian made 45 appearances and was named Stevenage's Player of the Year. Ahead of the 2006–07 season, new…

Julian was eligible to play for Northern Ireland through his grandfather, John Julian Sr, who was born in Belfast. He earned caps at under-18 and under-19 levels before making a single appearance for the Northern Ireland under-21 team in a 0–0 draw against Switzerland in August 2004.

Hampton & Richmond Borough

Having initially served as the club's goalkeeping coach, Julian was appointed as first-team manager of Hampton & Richmond Borough on 13 May 2024. During the 2024–25 season, Hampton & Richmond finished 18th in the National League South, avoiding relegation amid a change of ownership. Julian later described keeping the club in the division as the greatest achievement of his football career. He left the club by mutual consent on 1 December 2025.

Slough Town

Julian was appointed manager of National League South club Slough Town on 4 May 2026. Following six consecutive defeats at the start of the 2026–27 season, Slough Town announced on 6 September 2026 that the club and Julian had parted ways.

Julian was born at Ashford Hospital in Surrey. Aged nine, he was offered a trial at Brentford after his father contacted the club. He is a lifelong Chelsea supporter.