Paul Dixon (footballer, born 1960)

Paul Dixon
Personal information
Full name Paul Kenneth Dixon
Date of birth (1960-02-22) 22 February 1960 (age 64)
Place of birth Derry, Northern Ireland
Position(s) Central defender
Youth career
19xx–1976 Waterside Youth Club
1976–1979 Burnley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1979–1983 Burnley 24 (1)
1983–19xx Glentoran ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Paul Kenneth Dixon (born 22 February 1960) is a Northern Irish retired professional footballer who played as a central defender. He joined English club Burnley as a 16-year-old and went on to play 24 Football League matches for the Turf Moor club but missed long periods through injury during his time in England. In 1983, following his release from Burnley, Dixon moved back to Ireland to play for Glentoran.