Ben Blythe
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Benjamin Elliot Blythe[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 13 January 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Leeds, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bradford (Park Avenue) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2021 | Doncaster Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Doncaster Rovers | 3 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Farsley Celtic (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Swansea City | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Barry Town United (loan) | 22 | (2) |
| 2024– | Bradford (Park Avenue) | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:26, 6 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Benjamin Elliot Blythe (born 13 January 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Northern Premier League Division One East club Bradford (Park Avenue)
Career
[edit]Doncaster Rovers
[edit]Born in Leeds,[2] Blythe signed his first professional contract with Doncaster Rovers in July 2020.[3] He made his senior debut as a substitute in a 4–1 League One defeat to Peterborough United on 9 May 2021.[4] On 22 September 2021, he was sent out on a one-month loan to National League North side Farlsey Celtic.[5] Following his return from loan, he made his first league start on 7 December 2021 at home to Oxford United, but was substituted at half-time as Doncaster lost 2–1.[6]
Swansea City
[edit]In March 2022, it was announced that Blythe would join EFL Championship club Swansea City's under-23 side at the end of the season, having spent a month at the club on trial and that Blythe would continue to train with Swansea until the end of the season.[7] Doncaster manager Gary McSheffrey confirmed that the club would receive a fee and the agreement included add-ons and a sell-on clause.[7]
On 31 August 2023, Blythe joined Cymru Premier club Barry Town United on a season-long loan deal.[8]
Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Blythe departed Swansea City upon the expiration of his contract.[9]
Non-League
[edit]On 30 September 2024, Blyth joined Northern Premier League Division One East club Bradford (Park Avenue).[10]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of end of 2023–24 season
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Doncaster Rovers | 2020–21[11] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021–22[6] | League One | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Farsley Celtic (loan) | 2021–22[2] | National League North | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Swansea City | 2023–24 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Barry Town United (loan) | 2023–24[2] | Cymru Premier | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 2 |
| Career total | 29 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 2 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Doncaster Rovers" (PDF). 23 June 2020. p. 45. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ a b c Ben Blythe at Soccerway. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ "Ben Blythe secures first professional deal". doncasterroversfc.co.uk. Doncaster Rovers F.C. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ Hoden, Liam (9 May 2021). "Doncaster Rovers player ratings as they fail to send James Coppinger off in style against Peterborough United". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ "Youngsters head out on short-term loans". doncasterroversfc.co.uk. Doncaster Rovers F.C. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Games played by Ben Blythe in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ a b Goodwin, Paul (10 March 2022). "Doncaster Rovers youngster Ben Blythe to join Championship club". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "Ben Blythe makes Barry Town loan move". www.swanseacity.com. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Swansea City confirms retained list ahead of 2024–25 season". www.swanseacity.com. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Bradford (Park Avenue) Sign Defender Ben Blythe". bpafc.com. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Ben Blythe in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
External links
[edit]- Ben Blythe at Soccerbase
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- English men's footballers
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- Men's association football defenders
- Doncaster Rovers F.C. players
- Farsley Celtic F.C. players
- Swansea City A.F.C. players
- Barry Town United F.C. players
- Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. players
- English Football League players
- National League (English football) players
- Cymru Premier players
- Northern Premier League players
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