Darren Bent | Booking Agent | MN2S

HomeBookingsTalent

Darren Bent

Darren Bent is a retired English professional footballer who played as a striker for various clubs in the Premier League and Championship, and for the England national team. He is currently a radio presenter for talkSPORT.

Book Darren Bent

Past Works

Tailor Made London

Tailor Made London has collaborated with Darren Bent, dressing the Premier League icon. This partnership highlights the brand's association with high-profile individuals.

BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

Umbro

Darren Bent launched the '1350' clothing range with Umbro, showcasing innovative ideas from the sportswear brand. He maintained a four-year partnership with Umbro before switching to Nike.

BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

Nike

After a four-year association with Umbro, Darren Bent returned to wearing Nike boots, specifically the MV IX. He openly discussed his thoughts on the Mercurial V9 in an interview.

BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

BOSTSE1 / News UK (talkSPORT)

A 3-year partnership celebration between News UK (via talkSPORT) and BOSTSE1 at Marlborough Sports Garden involved Andy Goldstein and Darren Bent cutting a ribbon, indicating an endorsement or promotional role.

BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

The Sole Supplier

Darren Bent, a recognized sneaker enthusiast, joined The Sole Supplier for an episode of their 'Soled Out' series, discussing sneaker culture, dying hype, and sneaker rotations in a collaboration held at Offspring, Selfridges.

BRAND PARTNERSHIPS
2001

Ipswich Town first-team debut

MILESTONE
2001

First senior goal against Newcastle United

MILESTONE
2002

First Premier League goal against Middlesbrough

MILESTONE
2003

Ipswich Town Young Player of the Year

MILESTONE
2005

Transferred to Charlton Athletic for £2.5 million

MILESTONE
August 2005

Premier League Player of the Month

MILESTONE
2006

Charlton Athletic Player of the Year

MILESTONE
2007

Transferred to Tottenham Hotspur for £16.5 million

MILESTONE
2008

Scored 100th career goal

MILESTONE
2009

Transferred to Sunderland for £10 million

MILESTONE
2010

Sunderland Player of the Year

MILESTONE
2010

First international goal for England

MILESTONE
2011

Transferred to Aston Villa for £18 million

MILESTONE
2012

Scored 100th Premier League goal

MILESTONE
2013

Joined Fulham on loan

MILESTONE
2014

Joined Brighton & Hove Albion on loan

MILESTONE
2015

Joined Derby County on loan

MILESTONE
2015

Joined Derby County permanently

MILESTONE
2018

Joined Burton Albion on loan

MILESTONE
2019

Announced retirement from football

MILESTONE

About

Born on February 6, 1984, in Tooting, Greater London, Darren Bent began his football career in the youth system of Godmanchester Rovers before joining Ipswich Town at age 14. He made his first-team debut for Ipswich in 2001 and went on to make 122 appearances, scoring 48 league goals. His time at Ipswich established him as a proficient scorer, leading to his transfer to Charlton Athletic in 2005 for a fee of £2.5 million. At Charlton, Bent was the club’s top goalscorer for two consecutive seasons, including 18 goals in the Premier League during the 2005-06 season, earning him the Premier League Player of the Month award in August 2005 and Charlton’s Player of the Year award.

In 2007, Bent moved to Tottenham Hotspur for a club-record fee of £16.5 million. After two seasons, he transferred to Sunderland in 2009 for an initial fee of £10 million, which rose to £16.5 million. His successful 18-month spell at Sunderland saw him score 24 Premier League goals in the 2009-10 season, making him the third top scorer in the league and earning him Sunderland’s Player of the Year award. He then joined Aston Villa in 2011 for a club-record fee, making him one of the most expensive English players at the time. He continued to score consistently, reaching 100 Premier League goals in 2012, a significant milestone. Bent also had loan spells at Fulham, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Derby County before joining Derby permanently in 2015. He retired from professional football in July 2019, transitioning into media as a radio presenter for talkSPORT.

Bent represented England at various youth levels before making his senior international debut in 2006. He earned 13 caps for the England national team, scoring four goals. His career was marked by consistent goal-scoring ability across different clubs in English football’s top divisions. Off the field, Bent has been involved in brand partnerships with companies like Tailor Made London, Umbro, Nike, and News UK for talkSPORT, engaging in various promotional activities and collaborations.

Read more

Expertise

Themes & Genres

Formats

  • Live performance
  • Brand ambassador / endorsement
  • Media & campaign appearances

News

See all
Even Eckhart Tolle

Jack Canfield and Eckhart Tolle included in list of world’s best motivational speakers

5 years ago
Vanessa NakatexGiving Black Conference+Event Speaker - North America

Vanessa Nakate to Open Giving Black Conference 2026 With Climate Justice Keynote

1 week ago
Dominique Wilkins Joins Joe Hollywood’s WhatNot Show for Sports Memorabilia Livestream

Dominique Wilkins Joins Joe Hollywood’s WhatNot Show for Sports Memorabilia Livestream

2 weeks ago
See all

Frequently asked questions ABOUT BOOKING Darren Bent

What types of brand work does Darren Bent do?

What influences pricing for brand deals?

What information do you need for a proposal?

Can Darren Bent create custom content for our campaign?

Does Darren Bent do voiceovers or on-camera work?

Can Darren Bent also participate in other types of events or campaigns?

close-notification

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?


Curious about our offerings or have inquiries? We're eager to assist!
Just complete the form, and we'll respond promptly.

NEXT
BACK

Atleast one genre is required

NEXT
BACK
STEP 01 of 03