22 Facts About Darius Henderson

Darius Alexis Henderson was born on 7 September 1981 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Darius Henderson scored 20 goals in 72 appearances for the Sheffield club.

Darius Henderson made what was to be his final appearance for Reading in November 2003, before being sold to Gillingham for a nominal fee in January 2004.

Darius Henderson had scored 11 goals in 71 games for Reading.

Darius Henderson became a regular in the side's struggle for survival, scoring 11 goals.

Darius Henderson soon notched his second, hooking in from close range against Wigan Athletic.

Two of these came in the last 10 minutes against Southampton, as, after coming on as a substitute, Darius Henderson led Watford to victory.

Darius Henderson had been a highly popular player, and came third in the Player of the Season competition.

Darius Henderson returned to the Blades first team in March 2011 but was red carded during his first game back, and made only eight appearances that season, scoring two goals, as the Blades slipped to relegation.

On 22 October 2011, Darius Henderson scored a hat-trick against Leicester City.

Darius Henderson followed this up, scoring the equalizer against Southampton in an FA Cup fourth round tie.

Darius Henderson joined Nottingham Forest in January 2013, agreeing a short-term deal to run until the end of the season, after Millwall agreed to allow him to leave on a free transfer to help cut their wage bill.

In June 2013, Darius Henderson agreed a further two-year deal with Forest, with an option of a third year.

On 1 August 2014, Darius Henderson signed a three-year contract with Leyton Orient.

On 5 February 2016, Darius Henderson signed for Coventry City, before going on to join Mansfield Town in August.

Darius Henderson signed for National League side Eastleigh in January 2017, leaving them by mutual in April after two appearances for the club.

Since retiring from playing, Darius Henderson has become an agent and mentor with a football agency.

Darius Henderson took up mountaineering in early 2019 and hopes to become the first footballer to summit Mount Everest, with an attempt set for May 2024.

Darius Henderson has reached the summits of Gran Paradiso, Mont Blanc and Aconcagua.

On 1 January 2012, while still a professional footballer, Darius Henderson was arrested on suspicion of causing GBH.

Darius Henderson was alleged to have punched a customer in a restaurant where he and his girlfriend were eating, after the customer had tried to intervene in an argument between Henderson and another woman.

Darius Henderson was found not guilty after a jury trial at St Albans Crown Court in February 2014.