Ben Wilson (footballer, born 2001)
 | The topic of this article may not meet Wikipedia's notability guideline for biographies. (February 2024) |
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 34 | (18) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017 | Northern Ireland U17 | 2 | (1) |
| 2019 | Northern Ireland U19 | 2 | (0) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 October 2023 | |||
Ben Wilson (born 5 December 2001) is a footballer who plays as a forward for Cliftonville.
Club career[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- As of match played 10 October 2023[6]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Cliftonville | 2023–24 | NIFL Premiership | 34 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 20 |
References[edit]
- ^ "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.