Danny Robert Stevens (born 26 November 1986 in Enfield) is an English former

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winger who last played for

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in National League South. He can play on either the left or right flank.

Career

After being spotted whilst playing for Brimsdown Rovers' Junior teams, Stevens joined

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as an eight-year-old and progressed to an apprenticeship. He was released by Tottenham and joined

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in March 2005. He made his league debut on 30 April 2006, as a second-half substitute for Dean Morgan in the 1–1 draw away to Burnley, Luton conceding an equaliser just three minutes after Stevens' introduction. He was awarded a new contract in 2006, but did not feature the following season and was released by Luton in May 2007. Following a pre-season trial, Stevens was signed by Torquay manager

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on a one-year contract on 20 July 2007. He made his Torquay debut as a substitute in the first game of the season, and scored his first senior level goal after coming off their bench in their second, against

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on 15 August 2007. On 11 November 2007, Stevens scored two goals live on

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upset; a 4–1 win over

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rivals Yeovil Town. In the summer of 2008, Stevens signed a new one-year contract with Torquay United. On 13 June 2009, Stevens collected the 2008–09 Young Player of the Year award at the Football Conference Congress Awards, after winning promotion to the Football League through the Conference after beating Cambridge United 2–0 at Wembley Stadium on 17 May 2009. At the start of 2010, Stevens' replica shirt replaced Chris Hargreaves' on

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after the latter's move to

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in the January transfer window. In the summer of 2011, Stevens signed a new two-year deal with Torquay United. On 9 May 2013, Torquay confirmed that Stevens was one of seven players released by new manager

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. Following his release from Torquay, he had trials at

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and

, but failed to earn a contract at either club. On 30 January 2014, Torquay signed Stevens on a short contract until the end of the season. He subsequently made the first appearance of his second spell with the club as a substitute against Accrington Stanley on 22 February 2014. He made his first start against Burton Albion on 25 February 2014. He left the club in the summer.

Career statistics

:A. The "Other" column constitutes appearances (including substitutes) and goals in the 2007–08 FA Trophy,

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, 2010–11 League Two play-offs, 2011–12 League Two play-offs &

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References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Stevens, Danny 1986 births Living people English men's footballers Luton Town F.C. players Torquay United F.C. players Footballers from the London Borough of Enfield People from Enfield, London Whitehawk F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players Men's association football midfielders 21st-century English sportsmen