Joe Benjamin (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Joseph John "Joe" Benjamin (born 8 October 1990) is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Conference South
club Chelmsford City
.
, then came through Northampton Town's Centre of Excllence to make his debut in the Football League
on 23 August 2008 as a late substitute in a goalless draw with Millwall
. He had a spell on loan to Southern League Premier Division club Brackley Town
as work experience in early 2008, and signed an 18-month professional contract with Northampton in January 2009.
In November 2009, Benjamin signed a one-month loan deal with Conference National
club Eastbourne Borough
. Benjamin played six games for Eastbourne Borough
, five of which were in the Conference and one in the Sussex Senior Cup
, before being recalled back to Northampton in December. He rejoined the same club on loan for the remainder of the season in January 2010.
He was released by the club on 12 May 2010 along with five other players.
In August 2010, he joined Conference South
side Ebbsfleet United. Benjamin left by mutual consent in September 2010 and switched to Boreham Wood F.C.
also of Conference South
. He then had a short spell at AFC Hornchurch
of Isthmian League Premier Division from November until January, before going on trial with, and later signing for Wealdstone
on the turn of the year.
In August 2011 he joined Chelmsford City.
Conference South
Conference South is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National...
club Chelmsford City
Chelmsford City F.C.
Chelmsford City F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Chelmsford, Essex. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Melbourne Stadium.-Chelmsford:...
.
Career
As a boy he was with West Ham UnitedWest Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
, then came through Northampton Town's Centre of Excllence to make his debut in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
on 23 August 2008 as a late substitute in a goalless draw with Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
. He had a spell on loan to Southern League Premier Division club Brackley Town
Brackley Town F.C.
Brackley Town Football Club are a football club based in Brackley, England, who play their home games at St. James Park. They were established in 1890. They have won the Hellenic League twice in their history...
as work experience in early 2008, and signed an 18-month professional contract with Northampton in January 2009.
In November 2009, Benjamin signed a one-month loan deal with Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
club Eastbourne Borough
Eastbourne Borough F.C.
Eastbourne Borough are a semi-professional English football club, based in the town of Eastbourne, East Sussex, and are members of the Conference South. They are known as The Sports after their previous name as Langney Sports. Eastbourne Borough play their home matches at Priory Lane in Langney...
. Benjamin played six games for Eastbourne Borough
Eastbourne Borough F.C.
Eastbourne Borough are a semi-professional English football club, based in the town of Eastbourne, East Sussex, and are members of the Conference South. They are known as The Sports after their previous name as Langney Sports. Eastbourne Borough play their home matches at Priory Lane in Langney...
, five of which were in the Conference and one in the Sussex Senior Cup
Sussex Senior Challenge Cup
The Sussex Senior Challenge Cup, or simply Sussex Senior Cup, is the county senior cup of the Sussex FA. The first winners of the cup were Brighton Rangers, who won the cup in 1883...
, before being recalled back to Northampton in December. He rejoined the same club on loan for the remainder of the season in January 2010.
He was released by the club on 12 May 2010 along with five other players.
In August 2010, he joined Conference South
Conference South
Conference South is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National...
side Ebbsfleet United. Benjamin left by mutual consent in September 2010 and switched to Boreham Wood F.C.
Boreham Wood F.C.
Boreham Wood F.C. are a football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, at Meadow Park football ground. They were established in 1948, and have reached the FA Cup 2nd Round proper twice in their history. For 2011-12 they will play in Conference South...
also of Conference South
Conference South
Conference South is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National...
. He then had a short spell at AFC Hornchurch
A.F.C. Hornchurch
AFC Hornchurch are an English football club based in Hornchurch, Greater London. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at the Hornchurch Stadium....
of Isthmian League Premier Division from November until January, before going on trial with, and later signing for Wealdstone
Wealdstone F.C.
Wealdstone Football Club are an English semi-professional football club who formed in Wealdstone, in the London Borough of Harrow, but are currently based a few miles away in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. At present, the club are members of the Isthmian League Premier Division. They...
on the turn of the year.
In August 2011 he joined Chelmsford City.
External links
- Joe Benjamin player profile at ntfc.co.uk