David Bentley

Quick Facts

Full Name	David Bentley
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 27, 1984(1984-08-27)
Age	40
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Leo

David Bentley Biography

David Bentley is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on August 27, 1984 in England, United Kingdom. English player who was a winger in the English wing for Tottenham Hotspur from 2008 to

2013. He was also a member of the English national team from 2007 to 2008.

He was a part of Wayne Rooney on the English national team from 2007 until 2008.

Born in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Bentley grew up supporting Manchester United. Bentley started his youth career at Wormley Youth Football Club in Wormley, Hertfordshire, before moving to Arsenal aged 13 as a striker, occasionally playing in the hole. He was used primarily in midfield, usually as a wide midfielder. As a 16-year-old he trained with the Arsenal senior squad, before signing his first professional contract in September 2001. By January 2003, he was handed his first-team debut, coming on as a substitute for Kolo Touré in the 77th minute of a 2–0 FA Cup third round win over Oxford United. Bentley’s first and only goal for Arsenal was a chip shot from the edge of the penalty area over goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, in a 4–1 FA Cup win over Middlesbrough on 24 January 2004. He played once in the league for Arsenal, starting a 1–1 draw against Portsmouth on 4 May 2004, in which he was substituted after 61 minutes for Nwankwo Kanu.

Desiring a permanent move, Bentley was linked with a number of clubs including Wolverhampton Wanderers, before returning on a further season’s loan, to Blackburn Rovers on 31 August 2005.

The year 1984 was the birthplace of his father in Peterborough, England.

David Bentley Net Worth

David Bentley is one of the richest Soccer Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, David Bentley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played on Wormley Field when he was an teen.

His contract was signed with Blackburn Rovers in 2006; He was awarded the Vodacom Challenge in 2011.

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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is David Bentley Dating?

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In May 2007, following an impressive 2006–07 season for Blackburn, Bentley was called up for the England B international at Turf Moor for a match against Albania. After naming him as a starter, England manager Steve McClaren said Bentley had the potential to become England’s “new David Beckham”. In that match, Bentley provided the cross for Stewart Downing’s first goal and was involved in the buildup to Downing’s second in the 3–1 victory for England. He received the man of the match award for his performance. The next day, he was named in McClaren’s 26-man full England squad for the friendly match against Brazil and the UEFA Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia.

Facts & Trivia

David Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. David Bentley celebrates birthday on August 27 of every year.

The 2006–07 season saw Bentley become more of a regular goalscorer for Rovers, including some stunning strikes in the Premier League. In Europe, a 25-yard volley against Salzburg in the UEFA Cup helped secure Rovers’ passage into the group stage, where he also scored a last minute winner against Wisła Kraków. Bentley’s club performances attracted much transfer speculation. However, on 27 February 2007, despite being linked to a move to Manchester United, he agreed to a new contract that would keep him with Blackburn until 2011. Commenting on the new deal, Rovers manager Mark Hughes described Bentley as “a great talent with a big future” while chairman John Williams added that he “is widely regarded as one of the best young footballers in the country.” Bentley ended the season with seven goals and 13 assists for Blackburn, the latter statistic also highlighting his creative importance to the team. He was later voted by Rovers fans as the club’s Player of the Year.

Top Facts about David Bentley

1. David Bentley is a retired English footballer.
2. He played as a midfielder for various clubs including Arsenal, Blackburn Rovers, and Tottenham Hotspur.
3. Bentley won the Premier League Young Player of the Month award twice in 2005.
4. He scored one of the greatest goals in Premier League history against Manchester United in 2006.
5. Bentley earned seven caps for England’s national team between 2007-2008.
6. In total, he made over 350 appearances and scored more than 50 goals during his career.
7. After retiring from football, Bentley became a property developer and pundit.
8. He has been open about his struggles with mental health issues during his playing days.
9. Bentley was known for his technical ability and set-piece expertise on the pitch.
10. Despite being highly rated early in his career, injuries and loss of form hindered his progress later on.

Where is David Bentley now?

Currently, he lives in Marbella. The man, who also had a Blackburn Rovers costume, seemed to be enjoying his retirement. He also runs Shortgrove Renovations and Construction. Bentley admits that he can still be a footballer, even though he doesn’t want to stay in the game just for money.

Why did David Bentley retire so early?

After not playing for more than a year, Bentley retired from football in 2014, citing his loss of passion for the sport.

Who does David Bentley play for?

David Alwyn Bentley (born 30 May 1950) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Chesterfield, Doncaster Rovers, Mansfield Town and Rotherham United.