Daniel Bennett, Singapore footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Daniel Bennett is a former professional footballer. Mainly a centre-back, Bennett is a versatile player who is a strong reader of the game, allowing him to make crucial interceptions despite not being blessed with great pace; he is also known for his trademark long-range free kicks.

Born in England, his family moved to Singapore when Bennett was a toddler. A youth product and subsequently a first team player of the then Tiong Bahru United, he renounced his British nationality for Singaporean citizenship in September 2002, with the intention to represent the Singapore national team in international football, the country he has lived in for most of his life.

With 146 caps for Singapore over a span of two decades, he holds the national record for the most international matches played. Aside from that, Bennett is also the oldest goal scorer in the AFC Champions League and the Singapore Premier League history.