Jay Benn
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jay Lewis Benn[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 22 August 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Bradford, England | ||
| Position | Right back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hartlepool United | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| FC Halifax Town | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2022 | FC Halifax Town | 12 | (0) |
| 2022–2025 | Lincoln City | 0 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Bohemians (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Solihull Moors (loan) | 27 | (1) |
| 2024–2025 | → Bradford City (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2025– | Hartlepool United | 41 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:22, 25 April 2026 (UTC) | |||
Jay Lewis Benn (born 22 August 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays for Hartlepool United, as a right back.
Born in Bradford,[2] and growing up in Low Moor,[3] Benn began his career with FC Halifax Town,[4][5][6] before signing for Lincoln City in July 2022.[7] He made his debut for the club on 30 August 2022, in the EFL Trophy.[8] On 10 February 2023 he joined League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians on loan.[9]
On 11 August 2023, Benn joined Solihull Moors on a season-long loan,[10][11] appearing in the 2024 FA Trophy final for them.[12]
On 30 August 2024, Benn joined Bradford City on a season-long loan,[13][14] becoming the club's final signing of transfer deadline day.[15] He made his debut in the EFL Trophy on 3 September 2024.[16] He competed for a first-team place with fellow right back Brad Halliday,[17] before making two assists in a 3–1 home game against Newport County, being Bradford's first league win in 5 games.[18] In December 2024 he suffered an injury in a match against Swindon Town and was substituted at half time,[19][20] but returned to training in the week.[21] Following the end of the 2024–25 season Benn was released by Lincoln City.[22]
On 30 June 2025, Benn signed for Hartlepool United.[23][24] He made his debut against Yeovil Town on the opening day of the season.[25]
