Ian Bennett
English footballer and goalkeeper
Born
October 10th, 1971
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played as a goalkeeper in the English Football League. Started professional career at Birmingham City, where he made over 200 appearances. Had stints at various clubs including Wigan Athletic, Doncaster Rovers, and Hull City. Concluded playing career with spells at lower league clubs, contributing to the development of younger talent.
Played over 200 matches for Birmingham City
Represented Wigan Athletic in multiple seasons
Served as a mentor for younger goalkeepers
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