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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2005 | Leicester City v Nottingham Forest | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 08 Mar 2005 | Burnley v Leicester City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Mar 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Leicester City | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 15 Mar 2005 | Watford v Leicester City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 18 Mar 2005 | West Ham United v Leicester City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 16 Apr 2005 | Leicester City v Wigan Athletic | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 19 Apr 2005 | Leicester City v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 23 Apr 2005 | Sunderland v Leicester City | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 26 Apr 2005 | Leicester City v Derby County | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 01 May 2005 | Leicester City v Leeds United | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 08 May 2005 | Plymouth Argyle v Leicester City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 05 Aug 2006 | Luton Town v Leicester City | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 08 Aug 2006 | Leicester City v Burnley | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 12 Aug 2006 | Leicester City v Ipswich Town | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 18 Aug 2006 | Coventry City v Leicester City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Aug 2006 | Leicester City v Southend United | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 09 Sep 2006 | West Bromwich Albion v Leicester City | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 12 Sep 2006 | Leicester City v Hull City | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 16 Sep 2006 | Sunderland v Leicester City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 23 Sep 2006 | Leicester City v Colchester United | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 30 Sep 2006 | Birmingham City v Leicester City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 14 Oct 2006 | Leicester City v Southampton | W | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 24 Oct 2006 | Leicester City v Aston Villa | L | 2-3 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 28 Oct 2006 | Queens Park Rangers v Leicester City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 31 Oct 2006 | Leicester City v Stoke City | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 Nov 2006 | Sheffield Wednesday v Leicester City | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 01 Jan 2007 | Leicester City v Sunderland | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 10 Feb 2007 | Ipswich Town v Leicester City | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 10 Mar 2007 | Crystal Palace v Leicester City | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 17 Mar 2007 | Leicester City v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 31 Mar 2007 | Stoke City v Leicester City | L | 4-2 | League Championship | |
| 06 Apr 2007 | Leicester City v Derby County | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 09 Apr 2007 | Plymouth Argyle v Leicester City | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 14 Apr 2007 | Leicester City v Norwich City | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 06 May 2007 | Leicester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 1-4 | League Championship | |
| 14 Aug 2007 | Accrington Stanley v Leicester City | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 26 Sep 2007 | Aston Villa v Leicester City | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 06 Oct 2007 | Sheffield Wednesday v Leicester City | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Chelsea v Leicester City | L | 4-3 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 03 Nov 2007 | Colchester United v Leicester City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 06 Nov 2007 | Preston North End v Leicester City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 10 Nov 2007 | Leicester City v Burnley | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 24 Nov 2007 | Bristol City v Leicester City | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 04 Dec 2007 | Burnley v Leicester City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 08 Dec 2007 | Leicester City v West Bromwich Albion | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 22 Dec 2007 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leicester City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2007 | Leicester City v Ipswich Town | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 29 Dec 2007 | Leicester City v Charlton Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 05 Jan 2008 | Southampton v Leicester City | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.