title: Kevin Dawson (footballer, born 1981)
text: # Kevin Dawson (footballer, born 1981)
  
  Kevin Dawson (born 18 June 1981) is an English professional footballer who plays for Stocksbridge Park Steels, as a defender.
  
  ## Early and personal life
  
  Born in Northallerton, Dawson is the middle brother of fellow footballers Andy and Michael.
  
  ## Career
  
  Dawson began his career with Nottingham Forest, making 11 appearances in the Football League between 1999 and 2002. While at Forest, Dawson spent a brief loan spell at Barnet, making five league appearances. After leaving Forest, Dawson spent three seasons with Chesterfield, making 51 league appearances and scoring once against Huddersfield Town. Dawson later played non-league football with Barrow, Worksop Town, Wakefield and Stocksbridge Park Steels.
  
  