Christopher David Dean (born 17 January 1988 in Higher End, Wigan, Greater Manchester) is a rugby league player for Widnes Vikings in the engage Super League. Dean's position of choice is as in the Centre but he can also operate as a Second-row or on the Wing. Chris signed for St. Helens aged 15 from the Orrell St James club in the Orrell district of Wigan. An exciting prospect for the future, he made 23 first team scoring 10 tries.