| Name: | Mark Bentley |
| Nationality: | English |
| Date of Birth: | 07/01/1978 |
| Height: | 6' 2" (188cm) |
| Weight: | 13st 0lbs (82.63kg) |
| Previous | |
| Clubs: | Aldershot Town, Southend, Gravesend, Dagenham & R |
| Position: | Midfielder |
Midfielder Mark Bentley signed for Gillingham in May 2006 after playing a major role in the Southend United side that enjoyed consecutive promotions in 2004/05 and 2005/06. He made his debut in the season opening 2-1 home win over Huddersfield Town.
Bentley was a virtual ever present for the Gills in 2006/07 scoring 4 goals in his 41 League appearances and finishing runner-up to Andrew Crofts for the Player of the Year Award. Last season Mark found the net twice in 33 League appearances which included several starts as a makeshift centre back.
Bentley made his name on the non-league scene with Enfield, Aldershot Town and Gravesend & Northfleet before making his league debut with Southend. He was appointed Club Captain by Mark Stimson for the 2008/09 and scored his first of the season in the 5-0 home win over Morecambe.
Following Garry Richards suspension, Bentley stepped in at centre-back for the FA Cup tie with Aston Villa and performed so well that he retained the role for four months.
| Competition | Apps (as sub) |
Goals | Yellow Cards |
Red Cards |
| League | 34 (6) | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| FA Cup | 4 (0) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| League Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career History: | ||||
| Club | Season | Comp. | Apps (as sub) |
Goals |
| Gillingham | 2007 - 08 | League | 32 (1) | 2 |
| FA Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | ||
| League Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | ||
| Gillingham | 2006 - 07 | League | 41 (0) | 4 |
| FA Cup | 2 (0) | 2 | ||
| League Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | ||
| Southend | 2005 - 06 | League | 20 (13) | 5 |
| League Cup | 0 (1) | 0 | ||
| Southend | 2004 - 05 | League | 38 (4) | 5 |
| FA Cup | 0 (1) | 0 | ||
| League Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | ||
| Southend | 2003 - 04 | League | 15 (6) | 2 |
| Dagenham & R | 2003 - 04 | League | 23 (2) | 6 |
| FA Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | ||
| Gravesend | 2002 - 03 | League | 27 (0) | 7 |
| Aldershot Town | 2001 - 02 | League | 13 (0) | 4 |
| FA Cup | 2 (0) | 0 | ||
| Aldershot Town | 2000 - 01 | League | 24 (0) | 7 |
| Aldershot Town | 1999 - 00 | League | 23 (0) | 3 |
| FA Cup | 6 (0) | 0 | ||
| Enfield | 1998 - 99 | League | 22 (0) | 0 |
| FA Cup | 4 (0) | 0 | ||
