Darren Kenton
| Date of birth | 13 September 1978 |
| Place of birth | Wandsworth |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Defender/Midfielder |
Kenton enhanced his reputation as one of the best youngsters outside the Premiership with a string of impressive displays for Norwich City in 2000-01.
His laid back approach to the game sometimes belies his determination and tenacity but he is an excellent tackler and can match most opponents in the air.
A versatile defender who can play in any position across the back line, he prefers a central role but is more often seen at right back.
Kenton's contract with Norwich City was cancelled by mutual consent in May 2003.
Kenton joined Leicester City in July 2006 with a two-year contract.
After a loan spell, he joined Leeds United in January 2008 with a contract to June 2008.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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| Norwich City | 03 Jul 1997 | 02 May 2003 | |
| Southampton | 12 May 2003 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Leicester City | 03 Mar 2005 | 31 May 2005 | L |
| Leicester City | 31 Jul 2006 | 31 Jan 2008 | |
| Leeds United | 10 Jan 2008 | 30 Jan 2008 | L |
| Leeds United | 31 Jan 2008 | 30 Jun 2008 | |
| Cheltenham Town | 02 Oct 2008 | 02 Jan 2009 | |
| Rochester Raging Rhinos | 09 Apr 2009 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1998-99 | Norwich City | League Cup | 5 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Norwich City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Norwich City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Norwich City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Norwich City | League Cup | 3 |
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| 2000-01 | Norwich City | League Division 1 | 24 | 5 |
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| 2001-02 | Norwich City | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Norwich City | League Division 1 | 30 | 3 |
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| 2001-02 | Norwich City | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Norwich City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Norwich City | League Division 1 | 36 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Southampton | Premier League | 3 | 4 |
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| 2004-05 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Leicester City | League Championship | 9 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Southampton | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Southampton | Premier League | 9 |
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| 2005-06 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Southampton | League Championship | 12 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Southampton | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Leicester City | League Championship | 20 | 3 |
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| 2006-07 | Leicester City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Leeds United | League One | 16 |
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| 2007-08 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Leicester City | League Championship | 6 | 4 |
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| 2007-08 | Leicester City | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Cheltenham Town | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Cheltenham Town | League One | 13 | 1 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2008 | Crewe Alexandra v Leeds United | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 19 Jan 2008 | Leeds United v Doncaster Rovers | L | 0-1 | League One | |
| 26 Jan 2008 | Luton Town v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Southend United v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 02 Feb 2008 | Leeds United v Tranmere Rovers | L | 0-2 | League One | |
| 09 Feb 2008 | Northampton Town v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 12 Feb 2008 | Leeds United v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 23 Feb 2008 | Leeds United v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 01 Mar 2008 | Swindon Town v Leeds United | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 08 Mar 2008 | Leeds United v AFC Bournemouth | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 11 Mar 2008 | Leeds United v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 15 Mar 2008 | Port Vale v Leeds United | D | 3-3 | League One | |
| 22 Mar 2008 | Leeds United v Walsall | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 29 Mar 2008 | Leeds United v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 12 Apr 2008 | Leeds United v Carlisle United | W | 3-2 | League One | |
| 15 Apr 2008 | Huddersfield Town v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | League One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.