Meet Dean Henderson, Crystal Palace’s ‘insane’ number one goalkeeper who came from Manchester United

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Here is everything you need to know about Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson who was once labelled as ‘insane’.

Crystal Palace completed the signing of Dean Henderson back in the summer of 2023 and the Englishman has had periods both in and out of Oliver Glasner’s first team.

Henderson was brought into the first-team squad under Roy Hodgson, but has since cemented himself as the first-choice goalkeeper for the South London club in the Premier League under Glasner.

With the goalkeeper Palace’s first-choice between the sticks, just who is the English shot-stopper who has had a promising start to his career.

When and where was Dean Henderson born?

Dean Henderson was born in Whitehaven, Cumbria in England. The English goalkeeper was born on the 12th of March 1997.

Dean Henderson height

Dean Henderson is 1.88 metres tall, which is the equivalent of six foot two inches tall. Being tall is vital for Henderson with the Englishman lining up as a goalkeeper and height is certainly important for this role.

Dean Henderson position

As mentioned, Henderson is a goalkeeper and has been throughout his professional career. Having spent six years at Carlisle United before he was signed by Manchester United at the age of just 14.

Dean Henderson’s time at Manchester United

The English goalkeeper came through the ranks at Old Trafford but was never really given a chance under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Henderson was then loaned to Nottingham Forest before returning to Old Trafford and then moved to Selhurst Park under Roy Hodgson.

How much did Crystal Palace spend on Dean Henderson?

Crystal Palace completed the signing of Henderson back in August of 2023. The fee to take the Englishman to Old Trafford was in the region of a base £15 million fee with further add-ons of £50 million which takes the entire fee to £20 million.

Dean Henderson squad number

After joining the club in the summer of 2023, Henderson was handed the number 30 shirt for Palace.

However, this season, Henderson has been handed the number one jersey with Matt Turner, who joined Palace from Nottingham Forest, set to be the backup goalkeeper.

Dean Henderson career statistics

What Dean Henderson has said about joining Crystal Palace

Speaking to the Crystal Palace website when he signed for the club, Henderson certainly sounded excited about the move.

“I’m absolutely delighted and buzzing to be here. I can’t wait to get started,” Henderson said. “This club has got great fans and has a lot of top players who are hungry to succeed. There’s something being built here, and I really want to be a part of it.”

Dean Henderson wife

Dean Henderson has been married to his wife Mrs Henderson but information on the goalkeeper’s partner is certainly scarce.

What we do know is the pair got married on the 18th of June 2022, with Henderson posting it on his Instagram, before his move to Nottingham Forest went through and Lewis Capaldi was present to sing on their special day.

Are Dean Henderson and Jordan Henderson related?

Believe it or not, this is a question that has surfaced on the internet but there is no relation between the Palace shot-stopper and the former Liverpool midfielder, who is now at Ajax.

Dean Henderson contract

Upon joining Crystal Palace, the Englishman put pen to paper on a five year deal and Dougie Freedman had pulled off a brilliant deal with the addition of Henderson.

According to Salary Sport, Dean Henderson earns around £100,000 a week at Selhurst Park, which is certainly a hefty weekly wage in South London.

What has been said about Dean Henderson?

Prior to his breakthrough at United, Henderson went out on loan to Sheffield United and certainly impressed for The Blades.

Speaking to Yorkshire Live, Sander Berge was full of praise for Henderson, the Norwegian midfielder said: “He’s insane. I’ve never been with such a good goalkeeper. One thing in matches, he is almost a defence alone at times, and you feel so secure with him.”