Ben Wilson (footballer, born 2001)

Ben Wilson (born 5 December 2001) is a footballer who plays as a forward for Cliftonville.

Not to be confused with Ben Wilson (footballer, born 1992).

Ben Wilson
Personal information
Full name Benjamin John Wilson
Date of birth (2001-12-05) 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
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cliftonville 2023–24 NIFL Premiership 1212001100211414

References
  1. "Brighton & Hove Albion | Ben Wilson | Forward". www.brightonandhovealbion.com. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  2. "Wilson double in vain as Albion lose Trophy thriller". www.brightonandhovealbion.com. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  3. "Cliftonville Football Club » Wil power". cliftonvillefc.net. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  4. "Cliftonville Football Club » Ben Wilson". cliftonvillefc.net. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  5. "2023-08-15 - Newry City v Cliftonville". NI Football League. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  6. "B.Wilson". Soccerway.
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