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Dan Bent

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Daniel Bent
Personal information
Full name Daniel David Bent
Date of birth (1996-01-10) 10 January 1996 (age 30)
Place of birth London, United Kingdom
Positions
Team information
Current team
 Larne
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)
2024–2025 Lincoln Red Imps 35 (6)
2025– Larne 20 (4)
International career‡
2024– Gibraltar 17 (2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 7 April 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 6 June 2026

Daniel David Bent (born 10 January 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for NIFL Premiership side Larne. Born in England, he represents the Gibraltar national football team at international level.

Early life

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Bent was born on 10 January 1996 in London, England. He grew up in Kent, England.[1]

Club career

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Early career

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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.[2] He left Corinthian at the end of the season after being offered a scholarship by Gillingham,[3] staying with the Kent side for two 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.[4][5]

College career

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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 three years, winning the Horizon League twice in that time.[6]

Move to Gibraltar

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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 played under English manager Nathan Rooney while playing for the club.[7] He spent four 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.[8] 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.[9] In his first half season, he helped secure a league and cup double.

Return to the UK

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On 16 June 2025, after a season and a half with Lincoln Red Imps, Bent reunited with former coach Nathan Rooney when he joined NIFL Premiership side Larne.[10] He played in the UEFA Conference League while playing for the club.[11]

International career

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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.[12]

Style of play

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Bent plays as a Defensive midfielder or centre-back. He is known for his versatility.[13]

Career statistics

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International

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As of match played 6 June 2026.
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Gibraltar
202451
202581
202640
Total172

International goals

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No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
14 September 2024Europa Point Stadium, Europa Point, Gibraltar Andorra1–01–0Friendly
222 March 2025Gradski stadion, Nikšić, Montenegro Montenegro1–01–32026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

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Wright State Raiders
Bruno's Magpies
Lincoln Red Imps
Larne

References

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  1. ↑ "From college soccer in USA to becoming a Gibraltar international, Larne ace now keen to land historic Irish League and Cup double". Belfast Telegraph. 15 March 2026. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
  2. ↑ Corinthian defender Dan Bent earns trial at Dagenham & Redbridge Kentish Football. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  3. ↑ Goalkeeper searches for new recruits for Academy that gave Corinthian defender Dan Bent his chance Kentish Football. 25 May 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  4. ↑ Dayton Dutch Lions - 2016 Regular Season - Roster - Dan Bent USL League Two. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  5. ↑ South Carolina United FC - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - Daniel Bent USL League Two. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  6. ↑ Dan Bent - Men's Soccer Wright State University Athletics. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  7. ↑ "Larne new boy on why reunion with old boss made Inver Park the perfect place for next stop on footballing journey". Belfast Telegraph. 15 August 2025. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
  8. ↑ Major Signing Announcement Manchester 62 FC. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  9. ↑ Bent and Tarik added to the Lincoln family Lincoln Red Imps FC. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  10. ↑ Dan Bent arrives at Inver Park Larne FC. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  11. ↑ "Larne star has 'won a lot of hearts over' after making fine start to life with Irish League club". News Letter. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
  12. ↑ Match Report: Gibraltar vs Andorra UEFA.com. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  13. ↑ "Gary Haveron hails 'absolutely brilliant' versatility of Larne star after attacker starts at centre-back". News Letter. 1 March 2026. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
  14. ↑
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