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Dion Rankine
Dion Joseph Rankine (born 15 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League Two club Crewe Alexandra.
Born in Barnet, Rankine started his career with the Cambridge United academy as an under-9, before joining Premier League side Chelsea as an Under-14 in 2016. He had been utilised as a full-back, a wing-back, and as a winger. Rankine signed his first professional contract in October 2019, going on to extend this deal in 2021.
Rankine had been the top appearance maker in the development squad with 25 starts during the 2022–23 Premier League 2 season, he scored five goals. He had also featured eight times in EFL Trophy, including facing his future club Exeter City in August 2021. It was reported that Rankine had signed a new deal with Chelsea in January 2023.
On 12 July 2023, Rankine joined EFL League One side Exeter City on a season-long loan.
On 13 June 2024, Rankine joined League One side Wigan Athletic on a permanent deal from Chelsea, signing a three-year contract. He made 26 appearances, scoring once - in a 2–2 draw against Blackpool on 28 October 2024.
On 1 September 2025, Rankine joined EFL League Two club Crewe Alexandra on a two-year deal with an option for a further 12 months, and made his team debut on 6 September 2025 in a 1–1 draw at Colchester United.
Dion Rankine
Dion Joseph Rankine (born 15 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League Two club Crewe Alexandra.
Born in Barnet, Rankine started his career with the Cambridge United academy as an under-9, before joining Premier League side Chelsea as an Under-14 in 2016. He had been utilised as a full-back, a wing-back, and as a winger. Rankine signed his first professional contract in October 2019, going on to extend this deal in 2021.
Rankine had been the top appearance maker in the development squad with 25 starts during the 2022–23 Premier League 2 season, he scored five goals. He had also featured eight times in EFL Trophy, including facing his future club Exeter City in August 2021. It was reported that Rankine had signed a new deal with Chelsea in January 2023.
On 12 July 2023, Rankine joined EFL League One side Exeter City on a season-long loan.
On 13 June 2024, Rankine joined League One side Wigan Athletic on a permanent deal from Chelsea, signing a three-year contract. He made 26 appearances, scoring once - in a 2–2 draw against Blackpool on 28 October 2024.
On 1 September 2025, Rankine joined EFL League Two club Crewe Alexandra on a two-year deal with an option for a further 12 months, and made his team debut on 6 September 2025 in a 1–1 draw at Colchester United.