Ben Wilson (born 5 December 2001) is a footballer who plays as a forward for Cymru Premier side The New Saints.
Wilson began his youth career at Coleraine. Wilson joined English club Brighton & Hove Albion in July 2018. He made regular appearances in the club's under-23 side. In 2020, Wilson scored a two goals in a 3âÂÂ2 defeat against Leyton Orient in the EFL Trophy. Wilson left the club following the expiry of his contract in 2023.
Following his departure from Brighton, Wilson joined Cliftonville. On 12 August 2023, Wilson made his league debut for Cliftonville against Glenavon. He scored his first league goal three days later against Newry City.
Having scored 18 league goals in his first season of senior football, Wilson departed Cliftonville at the end of his contract and joined Scottish Championship side Airdrieonians on 27 June 2024. He made his Airdrieonians debut on 16 July in a Scottish League Cup match against East Kilbride and scored a hat-trick in an 8âÂÂ0 win. In his second game, he scored the fourth goal in a 4âÂÂ3 comeback win for Airdrieonians over Dumbarton.
In June 2025 he moved to The New Saints, joining the Cymru Premier team for a club record transfer fee.
In 2017, Wilson was capped twice for Northern Ireland Under 17s, scoring one goal. He made two appearances for Northern Ireland's Under-19 team in 2019.
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