Marcus Bent

Date of birth19 May 1978
Place of birthHammersmith
NationalityEnglish
Weight78 kg
Height1.88 m
PositionForward

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
1998-99 Crystal Palace FA Cup
1
1999-00 Sheffield United FA Cup 1
2000-01 Blackburn Rovers FA Cup 5
1
3
2000-01 Blackburn Rovers League Division 1 21
7
8
2000-01 Sheffield United League Cup 5
3
2000-01 Sheffield United League Division 1 16
5
2
1
2001-02 Blackburn Rovers League Cup
1
1
2001-02 Blackburn Rovers Premier League 1
8
2
2001-02 Ipswich Town FA Cup 2
1
2001-02 Ipswich Town Premier League 22
3
9
1
2002-03 Ipswich Town FA Cup 2
1
2002-03 Ipswich Town League Cup
1
2002-03 Ipswich Town League Division 1 25
7
11
2
2002-03 Ipswich Town UEFA Cup 2
1
1
2003-04 Ipswich Town League Cup
1
2003-04 Ipswich Town League Division 1 4
1
2003-04 Leicester City FA Cup 2
1
2003-04 Leicester City Premier League 28
5
9
3
2004-05 Everton FA Cup 2
1
2004-05 Everton League Cup 1
1
1
2004-05 Everton Premier League 31
6
6
2
2005-06 Charlton Athletic Premier League 12
1
2
2005-06 Everton FA Cup 1
2005-06 Everton League Cup
1
2005-06 Everton Premier League 7
11
1
2005-06 Everton UEFA Champions League 1
1
2005-06 Everton UEFA Cup 1
1
2006-07 Charlton Athletic FA Cup 1
2006-07 Charlton Athletic League Cup 4
1
2006-07 Charlton Athletic Premier League 17
13
1
2007-08 Charlton Athletic League Championship 3
1
2007-08 Charlton Athletic League Cup 1
2007-08 Wigan Athletic FA Cup 1
2007-08 Wigan Athletic Premier League 25
6
7
1
2008-09 Birmingham City FA Cup 1
2008-09 Birmingham City League Championship 16
17
3
1
2008-09 Birmingham City League Cup 1
2009-10 Middlesbrough FA Cup 1
2009-10 Middlesbrough League Championship 3
4
2009-10 Queens Park Rangers League Championship 2
1
2010-11 Sheffield United League Championship 4
7
2010-11 Wolverhampton Wanderers League Cup 1
1
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.