Dean Emerson (born 27 December 1962) is an English former professional footballer who made 383 appearances in the Football League playing as a midfielder for Stockport County (167 league matches in two spells), Rotherham United, Coventry City (144 league matches), Hartlepool United and Preston North End.
He also played non-league football for East Manchester, Chorley, VS Rugby, Hinckley United and Stafford Rangers.He was a Coventry City player when they reached the 1987 FA Cup Final but missed the match because of injury.