Jason Bent
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| Jason Bent | ||
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| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Jason Andrew Bent | |
| Date of birth | 1977 | |
| Place of birth | Scarborough, Ontario, Canada | |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | |
| Playing position | Midfielder (retired) | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| University of Maryland athletics | ||
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1997-1998 1998-2000 2000-2004 |
FSV Zwickau Colorado Rapids Plymouth Argyle |
13 (0) 51 (2) 64 (5) |
| National team | ||
| 2001-2004 | Canada | 32 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Jason Andrew Bent (born in 1977 in Scarborough, Ontario) is a former Canadian international soccer player.
After playing college soccer for the University of Maryland, Bent started his pro career with the Colorado Rapids in the MLS. During his time with the Rapids he helped the team reach the finals for the first time, and in 1999 he again helped the Rapids reach the finals in the US Open Cup.
Bent was really close to signing a long term contract with FC Copenhagen in 2001.
But in 2001 Bent signed with Plymouth Argyle helping the team win the English Division 3 Nationwide Championship in 2002.
Bent has also been an important part for the Canadian national team where he has earned 32 caps. In 2002 Bent also scored a decisive penalty kick against Martinique in the 2002 Gold Cup quarter-finals where Canada finished in third place.
On November 18, 2003 however Bent suffered a serious knee injury while on duty with the Canada versus Republic of Ireland. For two full years he spent everyday in physiotherapy but nothing could be done to save his career. Bent announced his official retirement on March 23, 2006.
