Benn Ward Explained

Benn Ward
Fullname:Benn David Ward
Birth Date:20 January 2004
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Burnley
Youthclubs1:Brighton & Hove Albion
Years1:2020–2021
Clubs1:Hastings United
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–
Clubs2:Burnley
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Swindon Town (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Club-Update:20:56, 22 August 2023 (UTC)

Benn David Ward (born 20 January 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays for Burnley, as a defender.

Career

Ward began his career with Brighton & Hove Albion before joining Hastings United aged 16.[1] He made 10 appearances for the club, including five in the Isthmian League,[2] before signing for Burnley in January 2021,[3] where he signed his first professional contract in October 2022.[4] [5] He moved on loan to Swindon Town in August 2023.[1] He was recalled in January 2024, having made 5 appearances for Swindon.[6]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hastings United2020–21[7] IL South East Division503020100
Burnley2020–21Premier League0000000000
2021–22Premier League0000000000
2022–23Championship0000000000
2023–24Premier League0000000000
Total0000000000
Swindon Town (loan)2023–24League Two3000101050
Career total80301030150

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Swindon sign Burnley defender Ward on loan. www.bbc.co.uk.
  2. Web site: Hastings United – Appearances – Benn Ward – 2020-2021. 11 August 2023. footballwebpages.co.uk.
  3. Web site: Benn Ward joins Burnley. 13 January 2021.
  4. Web site: WARD SIGNS FIRST PROFESSIONAL DEAL. Burnley Football Club.
  5. Web site: Ex-Hastings defender signs first professional deal with Championship outfit. 14 October 2022. The Argus.
  6. Web site: Burnley recall Benn Ward. www.swindontownfc.co.uk.
  7. News: Hastings United – Appearances – Benn Ward – 2020-2021. Football Web Pages . 14 August 2023.