Ben Pollock (born 6 January 1998) is an English professional footballer who most plays as a midfielder for National League North club Boston United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1998-01-06) 6 January 1998 (age 24) | ||
| Place of birth | Bolton, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Boston United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2016 | Newcastle United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Hartlepool United | 0 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Dunston UTS[1] | 24 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | Billingham Synthonia | 37 | (8) |
| 2019–2022 | Hereford | 54 | (0) |
| 2022– | Boston United | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:34, 9 June 2022 (UTC) | |||
Pollock spent his youth with Middlesbrough, Leeds United, and Newcastle United, before he signed his first professional contract with Hartlepool United in May 2016 following a successful trial spell.[2][3] He made his senior debut in a 1–0 defeat to Sunderland U23 in an EFL Trophy group match at Victoria Park on 4 October 2016.[4]
On 27 July 2017, Pollock scored for Grimsby Town in a 7–0 win against Winterton Rangers whilst on trial.[5] During the same pre-season, Pollock also went on trial with Harrogate Town.[6]
In July 2018, Pollock signed for Northern League Division 2 team Billingham Synthonia, after his father, Jamie, took over the club as chairman and manager. While at the club, Pollock made the transition from a defender to a centre midfielder.[6]
On 4 October 2019, following 37 appearances for Billingham Synthonia, Pollock joined National League North side Hereford FC after his move to then EFL League Two side Bury fell through. He was made available for Hereford's FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round tie at Tamworth the following day. He won the club's Player of the Year award for the 2021–22 season. Pollock announced his departure from the club on 1 June 2022.[7]
Pollock signed for Boston United on 7 June 2022.[8]
Pollock is a versatile footballer and can play centre back, right back and centre midfield.[6]
Ben's father, Jamie Pollock, is also a former professional footballer.[9] His brother, Mattie Pollock, plays for Watford.
| Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Hartlepool United | 2016–17[10] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||