Daniel James Barden (born 2 January 2001) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Stevenage. He is a former Wales under-21 international.
Club career Barden signed for Norwich City from Arsenal in January 2019.
He spent the 2019–20 season on loan at Bury Town, making 26 appearances in all competitions.
In March 2020 he signed a new contract with Norwich.
On 5 September 2020, Barden made his first senior appearance for Norwich City in their EFL Cup first round tie against Luton Town. Norwich lost the game 3–1. He made his Football League debut on 29 December 2020 when he replaced the injured Michael McGovern at half-time during Norwich's 1–1 draw with Queens Park Rangers.
He moved on loan to Scottish Premiership club Livingston in July 2021.
He was diagnosed with testicular cancer in October 2021, and said that he would be taking a break from football. On 26 December 2021, he gave an interview with Norwich City's matchday programme where he said the treatment had gone well and he thanked the fans, the club and his family for their support.
On 13 December 2022, Barden signed for National League club Maidstone United on loan.
In August 2024 he moved on loan to Swindon Town. He was recalled by Norwich on 7 March 2025.
On 2 September 2025, he signed for National League South side Dagenham & Redbridge on loan until the beginning of January 2026.
On 24 April 2026, Norwich City announced that Barden would leave the club at the end of his contract that summer.
On 6 August 2026, Barden joined League One side Stevenage on a free transfer.
International career Barden has played for Wales at under-19 level. In March 2021 he was called up by the Wales under-21 squad for the first time, for the friendly match against Republic of Ireland later that month.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNorwich City U232020–21————1010Norwich City2020–21Championship201010—402021–22Premier League000000—002022–23Championship000000—002023–24Championship000000—002024–25Championship000000—002025–26Championship000000—00Total2010100040Livingston (loan)2021–22Scottish Premiership000010—10Maidstone United (loan)2022–23National League14000—30170Swindon Town (loan)2024–25League Two120000040160Dagenham & Redbridge (loan)2025–26National League South3000—0030Stevenage2026–27League One1000002030Career total3201020100450
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