17 Facts About Frankie Kent

Frankie James Kent was born on 21 November 1995 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian.

Frankie Kent made his professional debut for the club in May 2014 and went on to make 141 appearances in five years with the U's.

Frankie Kent subsequently played for Peterborough United, before joining Heart of Midlothian in 2023.

Frankie Kent scored in the final held at Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium, doubling Shenfield High's lead early in the second half.

Frankie Kent is a product of the Arsenal Academy, where he progressed through each age group from the age of seven to 16.

Frankie Kent was released by Arsenal and went on trial at Colchester United.

Frankie Kent joined Colchester's Academy for his two-year scholarship in 2012.

Frankie Kent was first called into the first-team squad by manager Joe Dunne in December 2013, where he was drafted in as defensive cover over the festive period after Northampton Town loanee Ben Tozer had been recalled from his loan at Colchester by his parent club.

Just four days after his under-18s cup triumph, Frankie Kent made his professional debut for Colchester United on 3 May 2014.

Frankie Kent replaced Szmodics prior to half-time after Magnus Okuonghae was dismissed for a serious foul on Dave Mooney.

In Okuonghae's absence, Frankie Kent established himself as a first-team regular, and with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, he was rewarded with a three-and-a-half-year contract extension, which he signed on 16 October 2014.

However, less than one minute into the game, Frankie Kent fell to the ground after being struck in the head by the ball.

Frankie Kent then received four minutes of treatment on the field before being replaced by Magnus Okuonghae.

However, in November 2016, manager John McGreal switched tactics to utilise three central defenders, and Frankie Kent began a run of form alongside Tom Eastman and George Elokobi that would see Colchester through a nine-game unbeaten run.

On 21 September, Frankie Kent signed a new contract to keep him with the club until summer 2020.

On 22 June 2019, Frankie Kent signed for League One side Peterborough United on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

On 24 July 2023, Frankie Kent signed for Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian for an undisclosed fee.