Benjamin Paul Worman (born 30 August 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club Gateshead.
He became the youngest player to play for Cambridge United after making his first-team debut in November 2017.
Career
Worman came through the youth-team at Cambridge United and made his first-team debut in an EFL Trophy match on 7 November 2017, coming on as an 83rd-minute substitute for Uche Ikpeazu in a 2–0 defeat by Peterborough United at the Abbey Stadium.[3] At the age of 16, this made him the youngest ever player to take part in a competitive match for the "U's"; manager Shaun Derry said that it was a "fantastic" experience for the youngster.[4] In September 2018, following the signing of a three-year professional contract, Worman joined St Neots Town on loan.[5]
On 18 January 2019, Worman joined Bishop's Stortford on a one-month loan deal.[6] The deal was later extended first for a month, and later until the end of the season.[7]
On 21 November 2019, Worman signed for National League South club Chelmsford City on an initial one-month loan deal.[8]
He scored his first goal for Cambridge United on 10 November 2020 in an EFL Trophy group game against Peterborough United.[9]
On 3 August 2023, Worman signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side Cork City.[10]
On 9 January 2024, Worman signed for National League club Gateshead on a short-term contract until the end of the season with the option for a one-year extension.[11]
Statistics
- As of 11 May 2024
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Cambridge United | 2017–18[3] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018–19[12] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20[13] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21[14] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2021–22[15] | League One | 13 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6[a] | 0 | 25 | 2 | |
| 2022–23[16] | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||
| Total | 29 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 52 | 3 | ||
| Cork City | 2023[17] | LOI Premier Division | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | 2[b] | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
| Gateshead | 2023–24[18] | National League | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 5[c] | 1 | 25 | 2 | |
| Career total | 60 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 93 | 5 | ||
- ^ a b c d e Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
- ^ One appearance in Munster Senior Cup and one appearance in League play-offs.
- ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
Honours
Gateshead
References
- ^ "Intermediary Transactions: 2 February 2021 to 31 January 2022". The Football Association. 31 March 2022. p. 16. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Ben Worman at Soccerway
- ^ a b "Games played by Ben Worman in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ Georgeson, Andrew (8 November 2017). "Ben Worman's cameo was a "fantastic" experience". Cambridge News. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ "Ben Worman signs three year professional deal with The U's". Cambridge United F.C. 5 September 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ U'S YOUNGSTERS HEAD OUT ON LOAN, cambridge-united.co.uk, 18 January 2019
- ^ Bishop's Stortford extend deals for Worman and Haines[usurped], nonleaguedaily.com, 18 February 2019
- ^ "City sign Worman". Chelmsford City F.C. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ^ "'Massive' moment as Ben Worman scores first professional goal for Cambridge United against rivals Peterborough United". cambridgeindependent.co.uk. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "Ben Worman signs for City!".
- ^ "Ben Worman signs". gateshead-fc.com. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Ben Worman in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Ben Worman in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Ben Worman in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Ben Worman in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Ben Worman in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "England - B. Worman - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".
- ^ "Games played by Ben Worman in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Gateshead 2–2 Solihull Moors: Line-ups". BBC Sport. 11 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
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