Frankie Kent, born on the 21st of November, 1995, is a defender with a particular penchant for the central position. Currently, at the ripe age of 28, Kent dons the number 2 jersey for Hearts, based in Scotland. This English-born footballer stands tall at a strapping 6ft 2in (1.88m), complimented by a weight of 11st 13lb (76kg).
An authority on football specifics, Transfermarkt, estimates his market value at a respectable £1m. His current agreement with Hearts is expected to hold him in Scotland till 31st of May, 2026, with about 1 year and 9 months left on this contract.
Reflecting on Kent's early days, his debut season in 2013-2014 with Colchester United in England showed great promise, even in his solitary first team appearance. In the subsequent season, he made ten such appearances followed by a far more involved season in 2015-2016, where Kent contributed in 26 games. The next season saw a dip, with only 13 games played but he contrasted that with an involved 27 games scenario in 2017-2018 season. This latter season also saw Kent net two goals for Colchester United, a significant landmark in his career.
Kent's journey included a move to Peterborough United, England, where in the 2021-2022 season, he made 34 appearances, with a single goal to his name. The following season saw him make 30 appearances and notch up two goals.
His shift to Scottish side Hearts in the 2023-2024 season saw Kent establish himself as a consistent player, with 35 first team appearances. In the ongoing 2024-2025 season, although early days, Kent has already got a sniff of action in four matches, along with a goal under his belt.
Memorable moments of his professional journey include his Scottish Cup campaign in 2023-2024 with Hearts. He demonstrated his scoring prowess with a goal in two starts. More recently, he made notable appearances in the Europa League Qualifiers for Hearts in the 2024-2025 season.
