Ben Gibson

• Full name: Benjamin Thomas Gibson
• Date of birth: 15 January 1993
• Place of birth: Middlesbrough, England
• Nationality: English
• Position: Centre-back (central defender)

Career overview

• Youth career: Began at Middlesbrough’s academy (joined at a young age and progressed through the youth ranks).
• Middlesbrough (senior): Broke into the first team and featured regularly; noted for strong defending and ball-playing ability. (Made his Middlesbrough senior debut in 2010s and was part of the team that earned promotion to the Premier League in 2016–17.)
• Loan spells: Had loan spells early in his career to gain experience, including at Plymouth Argyle and York City.
• Aston Villa: Transferred to Aston Villa in 2018 but struggled for consistent game time and form.
• Norwich City: Joined Norwich City on loan in January 2021 and then signed permanently. At Norwich he featured as part of the defensive unit; appearances varied with team selection and fitness. (Played in the Championship and was part of Norwich’s campaigns following their promotion/relegation periods.)
• Later career: After Norwich, his career included further moves; availability and club status can change with transfers and contracts.

International

• Represented England at under-age levels and earned senior call-ups; he made his England senior debut in 2016.

Style of play

• Strong, physical centre-back known for good tackling, aerial ability and composure on the ball. Comfortable playing out from the back and capable of covering wide when required.

Notable achievements

• Key member of Middlesbrough’s promotion-winning squad (2015–16 Championship promotion campaign momentum leading to Premier League appearance in 2016–17).
• England senior international cap(s) in 2016.

Current status

Club affiliations and appearance counts can change with transfers and seasons. For the latest statistics (current club, appearances, goals), consult an up-to-date source such as the club website, league records, or a live sports database.