2005
Premier League Goalscoring Debut Season
Bent joins Charlton Athletic from Ipswich Town and immediately becomes a leading attacking option in the Premier League.
Darren Bent
Explore 4 football history records associated with Darren Bent, arranged by year and event.
Historical events
2007
Tottenham Transfer After Charlton Spell
Bent leaves Charlton Athletic for Tottenham Hotspur following two prolific Premier League seasons with the Addicks.
2009
Bent Scores Dramatic Beach-Ball Goal
Bent's shot deflects off a beach ball and enters the Liverpool goal; the unusual incident proves decisive in a 1–0 Sunderland victory.
2011
Sunderland Striker Club Record Arrival
Darren Bent moved from Sunderland to Aston Villa in a high-value transfer and strengthened the club's goalscoring options.