STEPH Catley announced her engagement to football player Dean Bouzanis in January 2023.
The couple’s love story began on the football field when they were both playing for Melbourne City teams in Australia.
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Who is Dean Bouzanis?
Dean Anthony Bouzanis is a professional footballer born on October 2, 1990.
He grew up in Sydney, New South Wales, and was raised by Greek parents.
His talents were first recognised at his local soccer club, Lilli Pilli FC, whilst playing in the Under 6’s, before moving to Carrs Park FS.
When he turned 14 he played in the NSW State League for St George Saints before joining the NSW Institute of Sport.
Dean was then once part of Liverpool’s youth system after joining the Premier League side in 2007.
He had a four-year spell with the club, as well as loan spells at Sydney FC and Accrington Stanley.
From 2011, he spent two years with Oldham Athletic before brief spells at Greek side Aris FC and Carlisle United.
He then returned to Australia in 2014 to join Western Sydney Wanderers before spending four years at Melbourne City.
During this time he had a loan spell at Dutch side PEC Zwolle for the 2018/19 season.
Dean returned to England in 2020 and joined Sutton United.
What is Dean Bouzanis known for?
Dean is known for playing as a goalkeeper for EFL League One side Reading.
Upon signing the footballer, club manager Ince said: “Dean is a goalkeeper who I know will put his body on the line and throw everything into keeping the ball out of the net for this football club.
“He becomes part of what is now a solid-looking goalkeeping department, led by the hugely experienced Tony Warner, and I am confident he will be a real asset to the club this season and beyond.”
How long have Steph Catley and Dean Bouzanis been dating and do they have any children?
Steph announced her engagement to fellow Aussie Dean in January 2023.
She revealed the exciting news along with several snaps of the special moment in an Instagram post.
“My forever family,” she posted with an engagement ring emoji and a love heart.
The pair met in 2016 while both playing for Melbourne Victory.
They later relocated to the UK where Steph now plays for Arsenal and Dean plays for Reading.
As of August 2023, they do not have any children.