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Darren Ashley Bent is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker and is currently a radio presenter for talkSPORT. He played in the Premier League and Championship for nine clubs, and at senior international level for the England national team.
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Born 6 February 1984 · Q213459
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“He seems to find pockets of space and keeps things ticking over and always looks for that forward pass. That is why he is a top, top player and always has been. Robbie is a fantastic player and he is that one person that we didn”
“Anything is possible when it comes to that.”
GhanaSoccernet: "DEFEND IT!" Darren Bent INSISTS Arsenal Must Prioritise going BACK TO BACK over a Champions League!
To The Lane And Back: “Recruited well”- Darren Bent hails Tottenham’s transfer business after an impressive summer under Roberto de Zerbi
GhanaSoccernet: "TOP FIVE!" Darren Bent STATEMENT on how Mikel Arteta Would Rate if Arsenal DEFEND PL Title
YouTube: Darren Bent makes PREDICTION for Spurs after summer of CHANGE under Roberto De Zerbi
GhanaSoccernet: Darren Bent reacts to Carlos Baleba to Manchester United! 🇨🇲👹
GhanaSoccernet: "CLUBS LOSE MONEY!" Andy Goldstein & Darren Bent DEBATE whether the 3PM Blackout should be SCRAPPED!
GhanaSoccernet: "YOU'RE SO BIASED!" Andy Goldstein & Darren Bent CLASH over their Premier League PREDICTIONS!
Colorado Public Radio: Planning is now underway to determine the future of the failing replica at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site near La Junta
streamlinefeed.co.ke: Darren Bent Reveals His Definitive Premier League Top Five Rankings for 2026-27
National Park Service (.gov): NPS seeks public input on future of reconstructed fort at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
Sportskeeda: "Will land straight away" - Darren Bent makes bold Liverpool prediction as he names his PL top 5
Daily Post Nigeria: EPL: Darren Bent names teams to finish in top five this season
GhanaSoccernet: "IT WAS WORRYING!" Darren Bent claims Man City Players DOWNED TOOLS in Community Shield DEFEAT!
GhanaSoccernet: Darren Bent fears for Enzo Maresca after Manchester City’s underwhelming Community Shield display! 😬
Won award: Ipswich Town Hall of Fame (2026).
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Bent appeared on BBC's Celebrity Mastermind and scored a total of three points over two rounds; something he describes as "the worst experience of my life
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Played for Burton Albion F.C. (2018–2018) — 15 appearances, 2 goals.
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The Guardian: Darren Bent: ‘I came off thinking I can still do it against Premier League teams'
The Guardian: Aston Villa confirm departure of Darren Bent and offer Ron Vlaar new contract
The Guardian: Darren Bent signs loan deal with Derby County until end of season
Played for Derby County F.C. (2015–2018) — 58 appearances, 12 goals.
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Played for Derby County F.C. (2015–2015) — 15 appearances, 10 goals.
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The Guardian: Darren Bent has two luxury cars stolen by burglars
The Guardian: Aston Villa striker Darren Bent joins Brighton on one-month loan deal
The Guardian: Aston Villa’s Paul Lambert executes U-turn on Darren Bent
The Guardian: Darren Bent insists he has firepower to propel Fulham clear of relegation
The Guardian: Is Darren Bent the most prolific visiting striker at Old Trafford? | The Knowledge
Played for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. (2014–2014) — 5 appearances, 2 goals.
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The Guardian: Darren Bent felt alienated during 'horrible' time at Aston Villa
The Guardian: Aston Villa's Darren Bent to join Fulham on loan after passing medical
Played for Fulham F.C. (2013–2014) — 24 appearances, 3 goals.
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Played for Aston Villa F.C. (2011–2015) — 61 appearances, 21 goals.
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Joined Aston Villa in 2011.
Won award: Sunderland Player of the Year (2009–10).
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Runner-up: Football League Cup with Tottenham Hotspur (2008–09).
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Played for Sunderland A.F.C. (2009–2011) — 58 appearances, 32 goals.
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Joined Sunderland in 2009.
Won: Football League Cup with Tottenham Hotspur (2007–08).
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Joined Tottenham in 2007.
Played for Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2007–2009) — 60 appearances, 18 goals.
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Won award: Charlton Athletic Player of the Year (2005–06).
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Played for England men's national association football team (2006–2011) — 13 appearances, 4 goals.
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Against Uruguay, and went on to make 13 appearances for England, scoring four goals
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Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (August 2005).
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Played for Charlton Athletic F.C. (2005–2007) — 68 appearances, 31 goals.
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Joined Charlton in 2005.
Won award: Ipswich Town Young Player of the Year (2002–03).
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Played for England national under-21 association football team (2003–2005) — 14 appearances, 9 goals.
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Played for England national under-19 association football team (2002–2002) — 3 appearances, 3 goals.
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Joined Ipswich in 2001.
Played for Ipswich Town F.C. (2001–2005) — 122 appearances, 48 goals.
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Runner-up: Nordic Cup with England U16 (2000).
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Played for England national under-16 association football team (2000–2001) — 11 appearances.
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Won: Victory Shield with England U15 (1999).
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Played for England national under-15 association football team (1999–2000) — 8 appearances, 7 goals.
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After considering a possible career in athletics
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Born 1984-02-06.
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