David Bentley
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David Michael Bentley (born 27 August 1984) is an English former professional footballer who played primarily as a winger, but also played as a central midfielder or as a second striker.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | David Michael Bentley[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1984-08-27) 27 August 1984 (age 39)[1] | ||
Place of birth | Peterborough, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Youth career | |||
0000–1997 | Wormley Rovers | ||
1997–2001 | Arsenal | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2001–2006 | Arsenal | 1 | (0) |
2004–2005 | → Norwich City (loan) | 26 | (2) |
2005–2006 | → Blackburn Rovers (loan) | 14 | (0) |
2006–2008 | Blackburn Rovers | 88 | (13) |
2008–2013 | Tottenham Hotspur | 42 | (2) |
2011 | → Birmingham City (loan) | 13 | (0) |
2011 | → West Ham United (loan) | 5 | (0) |
2012–2013 | → FC Rostov (loan) | 7 | (0) |
2013 | → Blackburn Rovers (loan) | 5 | (0) |
Total | 201 | (17) | |
International career | |||
2000–2001 | England U16 | 4 | (0) |
2002 | England U18 | 3 | (0) |
2002–2003 | England U19 | 6 | (0) |
2003 | England U20 | 1 | (0) |
2004–2007 | England U21 | 8 | (4) |
2007 | England B | 1 | (0) |
2007–2008 | England | 7 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Bentley started his career with Arsenal in the Premier League, and despite being earmarked as one for the future, saw his playing opportunities limited by a strong senior squad. He spent two seasons on loan with Norwich City and Blackburn Rovers, and sealed a permanent transfer to Rovers in January 2006. Bentley produced strong performances for his new club, and soon featured regularly for the England under-21 team. He made his senior international debut against Israel in September 2007. In July 2008, Bentley joined Tottenham Hotspur. He spent time on loan with Birmingham City, West Ham United, FC Rostov and a brief return to Blackburn before being released by Tottenham in 2013. After not playing for more than a year, Bentley retired from football in 2014, citing his loss of passion for the sport.