Darren Bent

Darren Bent is a former professional footballer who was a striker throughout his two-decade career. He played in the Premier League and Championship, playing for teams such as Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, and Sunderland, as well as the England national team. He is currently a radio presenter on talkSPORT and a regular football pundit on Sky Sports. As a speaker at events, Darren not only brings his expert football knowledge, but he also energises audiences to adopt a growth outlook and boost their performance.

Darren’s career began in 1999 when he joined the under-15 England team, two years after which he became a member of the team at Ipswich Town. He spent four years there, before becoming an addition to Charlton Athletic in 2006 and the senior England national team a year later. He scored his first goal for England at the UEFA Euro 2012, where the team won 3-1 against Switzerland. He made 13 appearances for his country overall, scoring four goals across the grandest stages. He also played for Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland, and Aston Villa, before being on loan to Fulham, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Derby County. Next, he joined Derby County permanently and was loaned to Burton Albion in 2018. After a total of 568 first-team appearances and scoring 217 goals across the nine different teams, he retired from playing football in 2019.

Now, Darren is considered an authority in the world of football, being a presenter on talkSPORT and regularly featuring on Sky Sports. He is also available to book as a speaker for webinars, online conferences, and remote and in-person team engagements, sharing his secret sauce for success, including insights and practical approaches on how to develop a winning mentality towards stressful situations, conquer challenges, and embrace opportunities for both personal and professional development.