Ben Paton (soccer)

Benjamin Alan "Ben" Paton (born May 5, 2000) is a Canadian professional soccer player.

Ben Paton
Personal information
Full name Benjamin Alan Paton
Date of birth (2000-05-05) 5 May 2000
Place of birth Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Kitchener SC
2016-2021 Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Ross County 17 (0)
International career
2016 Canada U17 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 17, 2023

Club career

Early career

In 2016, Paton joined the youth academy of Blackburn Rovers, after trialing the year previous.[1] In March 2018 Blackburn signed Paton to a professional contract.[2] In June 2021 it was announced that Paton would not be retained by the club.[3]

Ross County

On July 8, 2021 Scottish Premiership club Ross County announced they had signed Paton to a deal, joining his older brother Harry.[4] He made his professional debut for The Staggies on August 22 against Rangers.[5]

In January 2023 Paton suffered a cruciate ligament injury during a training session, ruling him out for nine months.[6] In January 2024, Ross County announced he had left the club following the expiration of his contract.[7]

International career

Paton has represented Canada at the under-17 level and was part of a squad that faced Jamaica in November 2016.[8]

Personal life

Ben Paton's older brother, Harry, is also a professional soccer player.

Career statistics
As of match played January 2, 2023[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ross County 2021–22 Scottish Premiership 1001000—110
2022–23 700040—110
Career total 170104000220

    References
    1. "Getting to Know: Ben Paton". June 23, 2020.
    2. Wylie, Jack (March 5, 2018). "Paton Pens Pro Contract With Rovers".
    3. "Rovers confirm Retain List". May 14, 2021.
    4. "Ben Paton joins County". July 8, 2021.
    5. "Match Report - RCFC 2-4 Rangers". August 22, 2021.
    6. Skinner, Andy (January 21, 2023). "Ross County midfielder Ben Paton ruled out for nine months with cruciate ligament setback". The Press and Journal.
    7. "Ben Paton departs the club". Ross County. January 5, 2024.
    8. "Canada U17 roster named for camp, Jamaica friendlies". November 8, 2016.
    9. "Ben Paton Profile". Retrieved September 11, 2021.
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