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United Kingdom Dave Barnett is a former professional footballer and coach with a career spanning multiple English and Scottish clubs, recognized for his robust defending and leadership on the field.
B-Corp media agency december19 partnered with Dave Barnett to help bring his company values to life, as recognized by Campaign's 40 Over 40 list for 2025 where his technology-driven approach introduced platforms like Optix and Oculus.
Dave Barnett serves as the Vice President of Sports Marketing for iHeartMedia in Tampa/Miami, overseeing sales for various team partnerships.
Barnett co-founded Stellar Group in 1992, an agency later acquired by ICM Partners, which gained a foothold in the football industry. Stellar Group and Wasserman rank as top agencies in football.
Born on April 16, 1967, in Birmingham, David Kwame Barnett began his football career in youth systems, including Wolverhampton Wanderers. His professional journey started with non-league clubs Boldmere St. Michaels and Alvechurch before joining Windsor & Eton. In 1988, he signed with Colchester United, making his professional debut. His tenure at Colchester was marked by a tenacious playing style, earning him the nickname “Psycho.” Following his departure from Colchester, Barnett played for the Edmonton Brick Men in the Canadian Soccer League in 1989, where he scored two goals in 18 appearances.
Barnett returned to England, joining West Bromwich Albion in late 1989, though he did not make a first-team appearance. He then moved to Walsall before joining Kidderminster Harriers in 1990, where he made 39 Conference appearances and reached the 1991 FA Trophy final. In 1992, Barnett was signed by Barnet, contributing to their promotion from the Third Division in 1992-93. He made 59 league appearances for Barnet, scoring three goals. In 1993, he secured a loan move to his hometown club, Birmingham City, a move that became permanent in 1994 for a fee of £150,000. At Birmingham City, he played a key role in their immediate promotion back to the First Division and made another Wembley appearance in the 1995 Football League Trophy final, which the team won.
Following his time at Birmingham City, Barnett joined Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Premier Division in 1997, featuring in 21 matches and scoring one goal. He then moved to Port Vale, initially on loan and later permanently, making 36 appearances and scoring once. His career continued with Lincoln City in 1999, where he played 22 league games and scored three goals. He had a brief loan spell at Forest Green Rovers before retiring due to injury in 2000. After his playing career, Barnett transitioned into coaching, serving as a part-time coach at Birmingham City Academy, followed by a first-team coach role at Halesowen Town and later as manager for Romulus from 2010 to 2015.
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