Dean Scott Keates (born 30 June 1978) is an English former professional footballer and manager, who was most recently in charge of League One club Walsall.
During his playing career, Keates played as a midfielder, making his professional debut for hometown club Walsall in 1996.
He won promotion six times with three of his clubs – three times with Walsall in 1999, 2001 and 2007, once with Hull City in 2004 and twice with Peterborough United in 2008 and 2009.