Brian Deane is a former professional footballer. In a career spanning twenty years Brian played for a number of top clubs including Sheffield United, Leeds United, West Ham United, Leicester City, Sunderland and Benfica. Making a total of 654 appearances and scoring 195 goals.

Brian began his career at Doncaster Rovers in 1985 and soon established himself as a fan favourite and first-team regular. In 66 appearances for Doncaster Rover's Brian scored 12 goals including a memorable hat-trick in their 6-1 win over Chester City. In 1988 Brian left Doncaster to join Sheffield United. He enjoyed a successful spell with the Blades, scoring 83 goals in 198 appearances. While playing for Sheffield United Brian scored the first ever goal in the newly formed Premier League in a game against Manchester United. It was during this period that Brian won 3 England caps, featuring in games against New Zealand and Spain.

In 1993 Brian signed for Leeds United for £2.9million becoming the club's record signing and Sheffield's United's record sale. Brian went on to make 138 appearances for Leeds scoring 32 goals before returning to Sheffield United in 1997. Back at Bramall Lane Neil continued to build on his earlier success, scoring another 11 goals in 24 appearances. Brian was then signed by Benfica, playing 18 games under manager Graeme Souness before returning to England to play for Middlesbrough. Brian made 87 appearances for Middlesbrough scoring 18 goals.

In 2001 Brian joined Leicester City, making 52 appearances and scoring 19 goals including the first competitive goal at the Walkers Stadium. He then joined West Ham United in 2003, helping the team reach the Championship play-off final in the 2003/04 seasons. In 2004 Brian returned to his former club Leeds United. During his second spell with Leeds Brian scored four goals in Leeds’ emphatic 6-1 win over Queens Park Rangers.

Following a short spell at Sunderland Brian signed for Australian A-League side Perth Glory. Unfortunately injury blighted Brian during his time in Australia and he was only able to make 7 appearances for Perth. Upon returning to England Brian was signed for the third time by Sheffield United, where he remained until retiring in 2006.

Brian now spends his time working with The International Academy for Football and Education (IAFE). The IAFE is an independent football and education programme designed to provide a professional football club training programme combined with a University Degree. Enabling young players to have the opportunity to continue their development as footballers in a full time environment whilst attaining a top education. He is also an Ambassador for the Princes Trust Charity and the Kick Racism Out Of Football campaign.