Daniel Richard Benson (born 15 November 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Northern Premier League Premier Division club Mickleover.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Richard Benson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 15 November 2003[2] | ||
| Place of birth | England[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Mickleover | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017–2022 | Barnsley | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2024 | Barnsley | 0 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Bradford (Park Avenue) | 2 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Bradford (Park Avenue) | 1 | (0) |
| 2024 | Matlock Town | 3 | (0) |
| 2024– | Mickleover | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:40, 1 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editBenson joined the youth-team at Barnsley in October 2017 and signed as a first-year scholar in July 2020.[3] He was called up to the first-team and was an unused substitute in an FA Cup tie with Barrow in January 2022.[2] He turned professional at the club in July 2022.[4] He made his senior debut on 30 August 2022, coming on as a 74th-minute substitute for Jasper Moon in a 3–0 EFL Trophy group stage defeat to Lincoln City at Oakwell.[5]
In February 2023, Benson joined National League North side Bradford (Park Avenue) on a one-month youth loan.[6] In October 2023, he returned to the club, now of the Northern Premier League Premier Division, on loan until January 2024.[7]
Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Benson was released by the club.[8] In August 2024, he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Matlock Town.[9] In September 2024, he joined Mickleover.[10]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 14 September 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Barnsley | 2022–23[11] | EFL League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023–24 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Bradford (Park Avenue) (loan) | 2022–23[2] | National League North | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[12] | NPL Premier Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Matlock Town | 2024–25[13] | NPL Premier Division | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Career total | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy
References
edit- ^ "SQUAD LIST 2023/24 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d Danny Benson at Soccerway
- ^ "Daniel Benson - Defender - Under 21s - Barnsley Football Club". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- ^ "Eight U21s Sign Pro Contracts". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- ^ "Barnsley vs Lincoln City on 30 Aug 22 - Match Centre - Barnsley Football Club". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 30 August 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- ^ "DANNY BENSON JOINS BRADFORD PA ON LOAN". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "DANNY BENSON JOINS ON LOAN!". bpafc.com. 21 October 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "RETAINED LIST". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ @Matlock_TownFC (30 August 2024). "We are pleased to announce the signing of 20-year-old defender @DannyBenson0, formerly of @BarnsleyFC. A commanding centre-back, Danny has progressed through the ranks at Oakwell since joining the Reds' youth set-up in October 2017. He made his senior debut in their Papa John's Trophy outing against Lincoln City in August 2022. Danny would also have a taste of non-league football joining Bradford Park Avenue for a loan spell in the 22/23 season and again in the 23/24 season. Welcome to the Gladiators, Danny #GladsAllOver" (Tweet). Retrieved 1 September 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ @Mickleover_FC (27 September 2024). "We are pleased to announce the signing of 20-year-old defender @DannyBenson0, formerly of @Matlock_TownFC and @BarnsleyFC. The 20 year old centre back has also had game time with @bradfordparkave after leaving The Tykes Academy. Welcome to the club Dan" (Tweet). Retrieved 1 October 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Games played by Danny Benson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Bradford (Park Avenue) – Appearances – Daniel Benson – 2023-2024". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "Matlock Town – Appearances – Danny Benson – 2024-2025". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 1 October 2024.