Ben Wilson (footballer, born 2001)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Benjamin John Wilson | ||
| Date of birth | 5 December 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Derry, Northern Ireland | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | The New Saints | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Coleraine | |||
| 2018–2023 | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | Cliftonville | 34 | (18) |
| 2024–2025 | Airdrieonians | 32 | (9) |
| 2025– | The New Saints | 18 | (9) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017 | Northern Ireland U17 | 2 | (1) |
| 2019 | Northern Ireland U19 | 2 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 08:00, 23 March 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 10 October 2023 | |||
Ben Wilson (born 5 December 2001) is a footballer who plays as a forward for Cymru Premier side The New Saints.
Brighton & Hove Albion
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.[citation needed]
Cliftonville
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]
Airdrieonians
Having scored 18 league goals in his first season of senior football, Wilson departed Cliftonville at the end of his contract and joined Scottish Championship side Airdrieonians on 27 June 2024.[6] He made his Airdrieonians debut on 16 July in a Scottish League Cup match against East Kilbride and scored a hat-trick in an 8–0 win. In his second game, he scored the fourth goal in a 4–3 comeback win for Airdrieonians over Dumbarton.[7]
The New Saints
In June 2025 he moved to The New Saints, joining the Cymru Premier team for a club record transfer fee.[8]
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.[citation needed]