Ben Goodliffe

Last updated

Ben Goodliffe
Personal information
Full name Ben David Goodliffe [1]
Date of birth (1999-06-19) 19 June 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Watford, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) [2]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Colchester United
Number 5
Youth career
Tottenham Hotspur
0000–2016 Boreham Wood
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2016–2017 Boreham Wood 4 (0)
2017–2019 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 (0)
2018–2019 → Dagenham & Redbridge (loan) 33 (1)
2019–2024 Sutton United 155 (8)
2024– Colchester United 5 (3)
International career‡
England Colleges
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:17, 2 October 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:30, 8 August 2021 (UTC)

Ben David Goodliffe (born 19 June 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender. He currently plays for Colchester United.

Contents

Club career

Early career

Born in Watford, [2] Goodliffe played youth football for Tottenham Hotspur but was released at age 16 and joined Boreham Wood's academy. [3] [4] He made his senior debut on 7 February 2017 in a 5–0 FA Trophy win over Sutton United. [4] He went on to make 4 further appearances for the club that season, all of which coming in the National League. [2]

Wolverhampton Wanderers

In March 2017, it was announced that Goodliffe would join Wolverhampton Wanderers for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract at the start of the summer transfer window. [5] He scored once in 12 Premier League 2 appearances across the 2017–18 season. [2] On 31 July 2018, Goodliffe joined National League side Dagenham & Redbridge on loan until January 2019. [6] He made his debut on 4 August 2018 away to former club Boreham Wood, with Goodliffe sent off late on as Dagenham lost 1–0. [7] He scored his first goal for the club on 1 December 2018 with a 90th-minute equaliser in a 2–1 win over Hartlepool United. [8] In January 2019, his loan was extended until the end of the season. [9] He scored once in 33 league matches during the 2018–19 National League. [2] He was released by Wolves at the end of the 2018–19 season. [10]

Sutton United

In July 2019, Goodliffe joined Sutton United of the National League. [11] He scored twice in 35 league appearances during the 2019–20 campaign, [2] which was ended prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [12] [13] Sutton United were promoted to EFL League Two as champions of the National League at the end of the 2020–21 season, [14] with Goodliffe having made 34 appearances and scoring one goal. [2] He was also included in the National League team of the season as number 5. [15] On 29 June 2021, it was announced that Goodliffe had signed a new contract with the club, with his previous contract about to expire. [16] He made his League Two debut on 7 August 2021 in a 2–1 defeat to Forest Green Rovers. [17]

Colchester United

Goodliffe signed for Colchester United on 28 June 2024 on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. [18]

On 10 August 2024, during Goodliffe's first league appearance for Colchester against Wimbledon, he scored twice in the first 10 minutes of the match before being forced off through injury after a coming together with a Wimbledon player. Colchester Manager Danny Cowley later confirmed that Goodliffe had dislodged three teeth and suffered two fractures in his mouth during the incident. [19]

International career

Goodliffe has captained the England Colleges team. [20] In March 2020, Goodliffe was named in the England C squad for the first time. [21]

Personal life

He is the son of Jason Goodliffe, who played non-League football and was the interim manager of the first team at Sutton United. [22] Goodliffe worked as a personal trainer whilst playing for Sutton United, prior to their promotion to League Two. [14]

Career statistics

As of match played 2 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup EFL Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Boreham Wood 2016–17 [23] National League 4000—1 [lower-alpha 1] 050
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2017–18 [23] Championship 000000—00
2018–19 [24] Premier League 00———00
Total400000—00
Dagenham & Redbridge (loan) 2018–19 [23] National League33120—2 [lower-alpha 1] 0371
Sutton United 2019–20 [23] National League35220—2 [lower-alpha 1] 0392
2020–21 [23] National League34110—3 [lower-alpha 1] 0381
2021–22 [23] League Two 43320105 [lower-alpha 2] 0513
2022–23 [25] League Two230000000230
2023–24 [26] League Two302203020372
Total198990401402259
Colchester United 2024–25 [27] League Two5300100063
Total5300100063
Career total20712905015023612
  1. 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in the FA Trophy
  2. ↑ Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy

Honours

Sutton United

Individual

Related Research Articles

Samuel Jack Ling is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Dagenham & Redbridge.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Billy Bingham (footballer, born 1990)</span> English footballer

Billy Christopher Bingham is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He made his first senior appearance playing for Dagenham & Redbridge.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Jackson (English footballer)</span> English footballer

Ryan Oliver Jackson is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for National League club Sutton United.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Luke Norris</span> English association football player

Luke Michael Norris is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two club Tranmere Rovers.

William Randall-Hurren is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club Ebbsfleet United.

Jodi Felice Jones is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League Two club Notts County. Born in England, he plays for the Malta national team.

Omar Kolawole Olufemi Sowunmi is an English footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Bromley. Primarily a defender, Sowunmi has played as a striker in the past.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Oliver Hawkins</span> English footballer (born 1992)

Oliver Jack Hawkins is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker or centre back for EFL League Two side Gillingham.

Ben Edward Stevenson is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Portsmouth.

Diaz Ray Wright is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder, most recently for EFL League Two club Colchester United.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Josh Umerah</span> English footballer

Joshua Chukwudinma Umerah is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for National League club Dagenham & Redbridge.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michael Folivi</span> English footballer (born 1998)

Michael Kwaku Foli Folivi is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward.

Donovan Junior Wilson is an English footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two club Grimsby Town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dion Pereira</span> Antiguan footballer

Dion Enrico Pereira Greives is a footballer who plays as a winger for National League club Dagenham & Redbridge on loan from EFL Championship club Luton Town. Born in England, he plays for the Antigua and Barbuda national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Omar Bugiel</span> Footballer (born 1994)

Omar Chaaban Khaled Bugiel, known as Omar Bugiel, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two club AFC Wimbledon and the Lebanon national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Liam Gordon (footballer, born 1999)</span> Guyana international footballer

Liam Spencer Gordon is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Walsall. Born in England, he plays for the Guyana national team.

Alistair Oluwashaun Smith is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two side AFC Wimbledon on loan from EFL League One club Lincoln City.

Christian Dashiell Ruhemann N'Guessan is an English professional footballer who plays for National League club Dagenham & Redbrudge, as a midfielder.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">David Ajiboye</span> British footballer

David Ibukun Ajiboye is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger or striker for EFL League One side Peterborough United.

Kenny George Michael Davis is an English professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for Farnborough. He has played for Redbridge, Harlow Town, Grays Athletic, Braintree Town, Boreham Wood and Sutton United.

References

  1. ↑ "2018/19 Premier League clubs publish released lists". premierleague.com. Premier League. 10 June 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "B. Goodliffe". Soccerway. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  3. ↑ "Ben Goodliffe: It Was a Case of Enjoying My Football but Succeeding at the Same Time". borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk. Boreham Wood F.C. 3 April 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  4. 1 2 "Future's bright at Boreham Wood". nonleague.pitchero.com. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  5. ↑ "Ben Goodliffe and Andrew Harris: Wolves sign teenagers for Under-23 squad". BBC Sport. 22 March 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  6. ↑ Keating, Ned (31 July 2018). "Daggers bring in Goodliffe on loan from Wolves". Barking & Dagenham Post. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  7. ↑ Keating, Ned (4 August 2018). "Taylor's first game ends in defeat as Daggers finish with 10 men". Barking & Dagenham Post. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  8. ↑ Ranson, Jacob (3 December 2018). "Daggers loanee Goodliffe delighted to get off mark to help inspire Pools win". Barking & Dagenham Post. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  9. ↑ Keating, Ned (9 January 2019). "Goodliffe pleased to stay with Daggers and hopes to kick on over rest of season". Barking & Dagenham Post. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  10. ↑ "Michal Zyro among six players released by Wolves". Express & Star. 30 May 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  11. ↑ "Matt makes double signing". suttonunited.net. Sutton United F.C. 11 July 2019. Archived from the original on 3 October 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
  12. ↑ "National League 'indefinitely suspends' season due to coronavirus outbreak". The Guardian. 31 March 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  13. ↑ "National League votes to end season at current point". Sky Sports. 22 April 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  14. 1 2 Fisher, Ben (22 July 2021). "'We never imagined this': Sutton get ready for first shot at the big time". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  15. ↑ "Ben Goodliffe - Defender - Squad - Sutton United". www.suttonunited.net. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  16. ↑ "Sutton United: David Ajiboye, Will Randall, Ben Wyatt, Rob Milsom & Ben Goodliffe sign deals". BBC Sport. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  17. ↑ "Games played by Ben Goodliffe in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  18. ↑ "BEN GOODLIFFE MAKES U'S SWITCH". www.cu-fc.com. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  19. ↑ "INJURY UPDATE BEN GOODLIFFE". www.cu-fc.com. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  20. ↑ Duthie, Shona (22 March 2017). "It's off to Wolves for you: Boreham Wood player makes huge switch". Borehamwood & Elstree Times. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  21. ↑ Badcock, Matt (3 March 2020). "England C squad announced ahead of Wales C clash". The Non-League Paper. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  22. ↑ Richardson, David (4 April 2021). "Sutton United: Goodliffes know just how to enjoy the good life together". The Non-League Paper. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  23. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "B. Goodliffe: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  24. ↑ "Games played by Ben Goodliffe in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  25. ↑ "Games played by Ben Goodliffe in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  26. ↑ "Games played by Ben Goodliffe in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  27. ↑ "Games played by Ben Goodliffe in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  28. ↑ Owen Phillips (23 May 2021). "Sutton win National League to reach EFL". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  29. ↑ Chris Peddy (3 April 2022). "Rotherham beat Sutton after extra time to win EFL Trophy". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  30. ↑ Osborn, Oliver (19 June 2022). "Vanarama National League Team of the Season Confirmed! - The Vanarama National League". www.thenationalleague.org.uk. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  31. ↑ "Club Awards Presentation". www.suttonunited.net. 1 May 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.