Ben Wilson (footballer, born 2001)
Ben Wilson (born 5 December 2001) is a footballer who plays as a forward for Cliftonville.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Benjamin John Wilson | ||
Date of birth | 5 December 2001 | ||
Place of birth | Derry, Northern Ireland | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Cliftonville | ||
Number | 27 | ||
Youth career | |||
2018 | Coleraine | ||
2018-2023 | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2023- | Cliftonville | 12 | (12) |
International career‡ | |||
2017 | Northern Ireland U17 | 2 | (1) |
2019 | Northern Ireland U19 | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 October 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 October 2023 |
Club career
Wilson began his youth career at Coleraine. Wilson joined English club Brighton & Hove Albion in July 2018. He made regular appearances in the club's under-23 side.[1] In 2020, Wilson scored a two goals in a 3–2 defeat against Leyton Orient in the EFL Trophy.[2] Wilson left the club following the expiry of his contract in 2023.
Following his departure from Brighton, Wilson joined Cliftonville.[3] On 12 August 2023, Wilson made his league debut for Cliftonville against Glenavon.[4] He scored his first league goal three days later against Newry City.[5]
International career
In 2017, Wilson was capped twice for Northern Ireland Under 17s, scoring one goal. He made two appearances for Northern Ireland's Under-19 team in 2019.
Career statistics
- As of match played 10 October 2023[6]
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Cliftonville | 2023–24 | NIFL Premiership | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 14 |
References
- "Brighton & Hove Albion | Ben Wilson | Forward". www.brightonandhovealbion.com. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- "Wilson double in vain as Albion lose Trophy thriller". www.brightonandhovealbion.com. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- "Cliftonville Football Club » Wil power". cliftonvillefc.net. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- "Cliftonville Football Club » Ben Wilson". cliftonvillefc.net. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- "2023-08-15 - Newry City v Cliftonville". NI Football League. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- "B.Wilson". Soccerway.