Joe Bennett (footballer)

Joseph Bennett (born 28 March 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship club Cardiff City. Born in Rochdale, Bennett signed his first professional contract with Middlesbrough prior to the 2008–09 season and made his professional debut in May 2009 in the club's final game of the season. He went on to make more than 90 appearances in all competitions for Middlesbrough before joining Aston Villa on 29 August 2012 for an undisclosed fee. After one season as a regular in the first team, he struggled to establish himself in the side and, after loan spells with Brighton & Hove Albion, A.F.C. Bournemouth and Sheffield Wednesday, he was sold to Cardiff City in 2016.

Joe Bennett (footballer)

Joseph Bennett (born 28 March 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship club Cardiff City. Born in Rochdale, Bennett signed his first professional contract with Middlesbrough prior to the 2008–09 season and made his professional debut in May 2009 in the club's final game of the season. He went on to make more than 90 appearances in all competitions for Middlesbrough before joining Aston Villa on 29 August 2012 for an undisclosed fee. After one season as a regular in the first team, he struggled to establish himself in the side and, after loan spells with Brighton & Hove Albion, A.F.C. Bournemouth and Sheffield Wednesday, he was sold to Cardiff City in 2016.