Ben Wiles
English footballer (born 1999)
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Benjamin Jack Wiles (born 17 April 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Milton Keynes Dons.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Benjamin Jack Wiles[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 17 April 1999[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Rotherham, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.72 m)[3] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Milton Keynes Dons | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2017 | Rotherham United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2023 | Rotherham United | 172 | (15) |
| 2017 | → Frickley Athletic (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2023–2026 | Huddersfield Town | 97 | (11) |
| 2026– | Milton Keynes Dons | 11 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:55, 10 March 2026 (UTC) | |||
Early life
Club career
Rotherham United
Wiles began his career at Rotherham United, progressing through the club's youth academy[3] before signing a one-year professional contract on 1 June 2017.[6] He joined Northern Premier League Division One South club Frickley Athletic on 10 August 2017 on a one-month youth loan,[7] where he made five appearances.[8] Upon returning, he made his first-team debut for Rotherham on 3 October in a 2–1 loss at home to Chesterfield in the EFL Trophy.[9]
Wiles scored his first professional goal on 31 August 2019 in the League One game against Tranmere Rovers.[10]
Huddersfield Town
On 25 August 2023, Wiles signed for fellow EFL Championship side Huddersfield Town for a "significant" undisclosed fee, on a three-year deal.[11]
Milton Keynes Dons
On 8 January 2026, Wiles signed for League Two club Milton Keynes Dons for an undisclosed fee.[12] He made his league debut on 17 January 2026, scoring the first goal in a 2–0 away win over Accrington Stanley.[13]
Personal life
His grandfather is the former Scotland and Sheffield United defender Eddie Colquhoun.[14]
Career statistics
- As of 7 March 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Rotherham United | 2017–18[9] | League One | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2018–19[15] | Championship | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 23 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20[16] | League One | 33 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 40 | 3 | |
| 2020–21[17] | Championship | 44 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 45 | 2 | ||
| 2021–22[18] | League One | 46 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4[a] | 1 | 53 | 10 | |
| 2022–23[19] | Championship | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 2 | |
| 2023–24[20] | Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 172 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 193 | 17 | ||
| Frickley Athletic (loan) | 2017–18[8] | Northern Premier D1S | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| Huddersfield Town | 2023–24[20] | Championship | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 31 | 0 | |
| 2024–25[21] | League One | 45 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[a] | 1 | 51 | 9 | |
| 2025–26[22] | League One | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 28 | 3 | |
| Total | 97 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 110 | 12 | ||
| Milton Keynes Dons | 2025–26[22] | League Two | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 283 | 28 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 320 | 31 | ||
- Appearances in EFL Trophy