Dan Bent
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel David Bent | ||
| Date of birth | 10 January 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder, centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Lincoln Red Imps | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Pro Soccer Academy | |||
| 2013–2015 | Gillingham | ||
| 2017 | Columbus Crew | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | Reinhardt Eagles | 16 | (0) |
| 2016–2018 | Wright State Raiders | 48 | (1) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Corinthian | ||
| 2016 | Dayton Dutch Lions | 4 | (0) |
| 2018 | SC United Bantams | 10 | (0) |
| 2019–2023 | Bruno's Magpies | 60 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | Manchester 62 | 7 | (1) |
| 2024– | Lincoln Red Imps | 23 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Gibraltar | 5 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 November 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2024 | |||
Daniel David Bent (born 10 January 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Lincoln Red Imps. Born in England, he represents the Gibraltar national football team at international level.
Club career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Dan Bent began his career at Corinthian and made his senior breakthrough at the age of 16, during the 2012–13 season. During his time at Corinthian, he had a trial at Dagenham & Redbridge.[1] He left Corinthian at the end of the season after being offered a scholarship by Gillingham,[2] staying with the Kent side for 2 years before leaving to play college soccer in the United States. During his time in America, he also spent time with Columbus Crew U23, as well as PDL sides Dayton Dutch Lions and SC United Bantams.[3][4]
College career
[edit]In 2015 he moved to the United States to play college soccer with Reinhardt Eagles, but after one season moved to Wright State Raiders, where he spent 3 years, winning the Horizon League twice in that time.[5]
Move to Gibraltar
[edit]In 2019, after completing his studies in the US, Bent relocated to Gibraltar to join ambitious Bruno's Magpies in the newly formed Gibraltar National League. He spent 4 years at the club during which time he won the GFA Challenge Trophy and the 2022–23 Rock Cup. On 9 August 2023, he moved to Manchester 62.[6] However, the club's perilous financial situation caused him to leave after half a season, and he joined Lincoln Red Imps on 8 January 2024.[7] In his first half season, he helped secure a league and cup double.
International career
[edit]Born and raised in England, Bent naturalised for Gibraltar in 2024 and received his first call-up in August that year. He made his international debut on 4 September, starting the match vs Andorra at Europa Sports Park and scoring on his debut.[8]
Career statistics
[edit]International
[edit]- As of match played 19 November 2024.
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | |||
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | |
| Total | 5 | 1 | |
International goals
[edit]| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 4 September 2024 | Europa Point Stadium, Europa Point, Gibraltar |  Andorra |
1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
Honours
[edit]- Horizon League: 2016, 2018
References
[edit]- ^ Corinthian defender Dan Bent earns trial at Dagenham & Redbridge Kentish Football. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Goalkeeper searches for new recruits for Academy that gave Corinthian defender Dan Bent his chance Kentish Football. 25 May 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Dayton Dutch Lions - 2016 Regular Season - Roster - Dan Bent USL League Two. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ South Carolina United FC - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - Daniel Bent USL League Two. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Dan Bent - Men's Soccer Wright State University Athletics. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Major Signing Announcement Manchester 62 FC. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Bent and Tarik added to the Lincoln family Lincoln Red Imps FC. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Match Report: Gibraltar vs Andorra UEFA.com. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- 1996 births
- Living people
- People from Kent
- Gibraltarian men's footballers
- English men's footballers
- Footballers from Kent
- Men's association football midfielders
- Gibraltar men's international footballers
- USL League Two players
- Gibraltar Premier Division players
- Corinthian F.C. (Kent) players
- Dayton Dutch Lions players
- SC United Bantams players
- F.C. Bruno's Magpies players
- Manchester 62 F.C. players
- Lincoln Red Imps F.C. players
- 21st-century English sportsmen