Marcus Bent
| Date of birth | 19 May 1978 |
| Place of birth | Hammersmith |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Forward |
Bent began the 2000-01 season on top form for Sheffield United, scoring a Worthington Cup hat-trick against Lincoln City and netting twice in the First Division game against Tranmere Rovers.
However, the goals then dried up and despite some effective approach play, he struggled to find the net.
In November 2000, he was sold to Blackburn Rovers where he featured regularly, netting a stunning equaliser at Norwich City on New Year's Day.
A deceptively fast striker, he is very good in the air, adept at finding space in the box and able to create opportunities for others with his running.
Bent joined Leicester City in September 2003 on a season's loan.
He moved on to Everton in June 2004 on a three-year contract.
Bent joined Charlton Athletic in January 2006 with a contract to June 2009.
He joined Birmingham City in July 2008 with a three-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford | 21 Jul 1995 | 08 Jan 1998 | |
| Crystal Palace | 08 Jan 1998 | 15 Jan 1999 | |
| Port Vale | 15 Jan 1999 | 28 Oct 1999 | |
| Sheffield United | 28 Oct 1999 | 24 Nov 2000 | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 24 Nov 2000 | 23 Nov 2001 | |
| Ipswich Town | 23 Nov 2001 | 23 Jun 2004 | |
| Leicester City | 01 Sep 2003 | 16 May 2004 | L |
| Everton | 23 Jun 2004 | 17 Jan 2006 | |
| Charlton Athletic | 17 Jan 2006 | 16 Jul 2008 | |
| Wigan Athletic | 31 Aug 2007 | 31 May 2008 | L |
| Birmingham City | 16 Jul 2008 | 30 Jun 2011 | |
| Middlesbrough | 30 Oct 2009 | 16 Jan 2010 | L |
| Queens Park Rangers | 01 Feb 2010 | 01 Mar 2010 | L |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 31 Aug 2010 | 04 Jan 2011 | L |
| Sheffield United | 18 Jan 2011 | 16 Apr 2011 | L |
| Mitra Kukar | 01 Nov 2011 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | Brentford | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Brentford | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 10 | 6 |
5 |
2
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| 1998-99 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Sheffield United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 5 | 1 |
3 |
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| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | League Division 1 | 21 | 7 |
8 |
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| 2000-01 | Sheffield United | League Cup | 5 | 3 |
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| 2000-01 | Sheffield United | League Division 1 | 16 | 5 |
2
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1
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| 2001-02 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 1 | 8 |
2
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| 2001-02 | Ipswich Town | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Ipswich Town | Premier League | 22 | 3 |
9 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Ipswich Town | FA Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Ipswich Town | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Ipswich Town | League Division 1 | 25 | 7 |
11 |
2
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| 2002-03 | Ipswich Town | UEFA Cup | 2 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2003-04 | Ipswich Town | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Ipswich Town | League Division 1 | 4 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Leicester City | Premier League | 28 | 5 |
9 |
3
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| 2004-05 | Everton | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Everton | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2004-05 | Everton | Premier League | 31 | 6 |
6 |
2
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| 2005-06 | Charlton Athletic | Premier League | 12 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2005-06 | Everton | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Everton | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Everton | Premier League | 7 | 11 |
1 |
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| 2005-06 | Everton | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Everton | UEFA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Charlton Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Charlton Athletic | League Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Charlton Athletic | Premier League | 17 | 13 |
1 |
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| 2007-08 | Charlton Athletic | League Championship | 3 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Charlton Athletic | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 25 | 6 |
7 |
1
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| 2008-09 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Birmingham City | League Championship | 16 | 17 |
3 |
1
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| 2008-09 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Middlesbrough | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Middlesbrough | League Championship | 3 | 4 |
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| 2009-10 | Queens Park Rangers | League Championship | 2 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Sheffield United | League Championship | 4 | 7 |
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| 2010-11 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League | 3 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 1996 | Brentford v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 24 Sep 1996 | Blackburn Rovers v Brentford | L |
2-0 Agg: 4-1 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 17 Sep 1997 | Southampton v Brentford | L | 3-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 30 Sep 1997 | Brentford v Southampton | L |
0-2 Agg: 1-5 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 | England | Toulon Under-21 | 1 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 1998 | England v South Africa | W | 3-1 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 18 May 1998 | Argentina v England | L | 2-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.