| Daniel Bent | |
| Fullname: | Daniel David Bent |
| Birth Date: | 10 January 1996 |
| Birth Place: | London, United Kingdom |
| Position: | Defensive midfielder, centre-back |
| Currentclub: | Lincoln Red Imps |
| Clubnumber: | 26 |
| Youthclubs1: | Pro Soccer Academy |
| Youthyears2: | 2013–2015 |
| Youthclubs2: | Gillingham |
| Youthyears3: | 2017 |
| Youthclubs3: | Columbus Crew |
| Collegeyears1: | 2015–2016 |
| Collegecaps1: | 16 |
| Collegegoals1: | 0 |
| College1: | Reinhardt Eagles |
| Collegeyears2: | 2016–2018 |
| Collegecaps2: | 48 |
| Collegegoals2: | 1 |
| College2: | Wright State Raiders |
| Years1: | 2012–2013 |
| Clubs1: | Corinthian |
| Years2: | 2016 |
| Caps2: | 4 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Clubs2: | Dayton Dutch Lions |
| Years3: | 2018 |
| Caps3: | 10 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Clubs3: | SC United Bantams |
| Years4: | 2019–2023 |
| Caps4: | 60 |
| Goals4: | 1 |
| Clubs4: | Bruno's Magpies |
| Years5: | 2023–2024 |
| Caps5: | 7 |
| Goals5: | 1 |
| Clubs5: | Manchester 62 |
| Years6: | 2024– |
| Caps6: | 23 |
| Goals6: | 3 |
| Clubs6: | Lincoln Red Imps |
| Nationalyears1: | 2024– |
| Nationalteam1: | Gibraltar |
| Nationalcaps1: | 5 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 1 |
| Pcupdate: | 30 November 2024 |
| Ntupdate: | 19 November 2024 |
Daniel David Bent (born 10 January 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Lincoln Red Imps. Born in England, he represents the Gibraltar national football team at international level.
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.[1] He left Corinthian at the end of the season after being offered a scholarship by Gillingham,[2] staying with the Kent side for 2 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.[3] [4]
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 3 years, winning the Horizon League twice in that time.[5]
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 spent 4 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.[6] 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.[7] In his first half season, he helped secure a league and cup double.
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.[8]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | ||||
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Total | 5 | 1 | ||
2016, 2018