Ben Paton (soccer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Benjamin Alan Paton | ||
| Date of birth | 5 May 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Kitchener, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Forge FC | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Kitchener SC | |||
| 2016–2021 | Blackburn Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Ross County | 17 | (0) |
| 2025– | Forge FC | 25 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2016 | Canada U17 | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of November 3, 2025 | |||
Benjamin Alan Paton (born May 5, 2000) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Canadian Premier League club Forge FC.
Early career
In 2016, Paton joined the youth academy of Blackburn Rovers, after trialing the year previous.[1] In March 2018 Blackburn signed Paton to a professional contract.[2] In June 2021 it was announced that Paton would not be retained by the club.[3]
Ross County
On July 8, 2021 Scottish Premiership club Ross County announced they had signed Paton to a deal, joining his older brother Harry.[4] He made his professional debut for The Staggies on August 22 against Rangers.[5]
In January 2023 Paton suffered a cruciate ligament injury during a training session, ruling him out for nine months.[6] In January 2024, Ross County announced he had left the club following the expiration of his contract.[7]
Forge FC
On 4 February 2025, Paton returned to Canada, signing with Canadian Premier League side Forge FC.[8]
International career
Personal life
Ben Paton's older brother, Harry, is also a professional soccer player.
