Bell joined Stockport County's School of Excellence at the age of eight, before moving to Manchester City's academy four years later.
[6] After one season with the Roughnecks, and a spell with semi-professional side Hyde United in his native England, Bell joined Swedish second division club Karlslunds IF HFK on a one-year contract in April 2016.
In December 2016, The Guardian published a blog by Bell about the challenges of pursuing a relatively low paying football career.
[7] In January 2017 Bell joined English Conference side Macclesfield Town[8] before being sent out on loan to Hyde United.
[11] After a year with Forward, Bell joined newly promoted Division 1 side Örebro Syrianska on a one-year deal.