Kevin John Dare (born 15 November 1959 in Finchley) is an English former professional footballer who played for Crystal Palace in the Football League as a left back. He began his youth career at Crystal Palace and signed professional terms in February 1977. He did not make his League debut until 1981 as Palace had a number of other options at full back including Kenny Sansom, Terry Fenwick and Paul Hinshelwood. In 1982 after only six appearances for Palace, Dare moved on, to non-league football with Enfield.