Ben Paton (soccer)

Ben Paton

Personal information
Full name	Benjamin Alan Paton
Date of birth	(2000-05-05) 5 May 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth	Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Forge FC
Number	6
Youth career
	Kitchener SC
2016–2021	Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2024	Ross County	17	(0)
2025–	Forge FC	0	(0)
International career
2016	Canada U17	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 17, 2023

Benjamin Alan "Ben" Paton (born May 5, 2000) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Canadian Premier League club Forge FC.

Club career

Early career

In 2016, Paton joined the youth academy of Blackburn Rovers, after trialing the year previous.[1] In March 2018 Blackburn signed Paton to a professional contract.[2] In June 2021 it was announced that Paton would not be retained by the club.[3]

Ross County

On July 8, 2021 Scottish Premiership club Ross County announced they had signed Paton to a deal, joining his older brother Harry.[4] He made his professional debut for The Staggies on August 22 against Rangers.[5]

In January 2023 Paton suffered a cruciate ligament injury during a training session, ruling him out for nine months.[6] In January 2024, Ross County announced he had left the club following the expiration of his contract.[7]

Forge FC

On 4 February 2025, Paton returned to Canada, signing with Canadian Premier League side Forge FC.[8]

International career

Paton has represented Canada at the under-17 level and was part of a squad that faced Jamaica in November 2016.[9]

Personal life

Ben Paton's older brother, Harry, is also a professional soccer player.

Career statistics

As of match played January 2, 2023[10]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Ross County	2021–22	Scottish Premiership	10	0	1	0	0	0	—		11	0
	2022–23		7	0	0	0	4	0	—		11	0
	2023–24		0	0	0	0	0	0	—		0	0
	Total		17	0	1	0	4	0	—		22	0
Career total			17	0	1	0	4	0	0	0	22	0

References

1. "Getting to Know: Ben Paton". June 23, 2020.
2. Wylie, Jack (March 5, 2018). "Paton Pens Pro Contract With Rovers".
3. "Rovers confirm Retain List". May 14, 2021.
4. "Ben Paton joins County". July 8, 2021.
5. "Match Report - RCFC 2-4 Rangers". August 22, 2021.
6. Skinner, Andy (January 21, 2023). "Ross County midfielder Ben Paton ruled out for nine months with cruciate ligament setback". The Press and Journal.
7. "Ben Paton departs the club". Ross County. January 5, 2024.
8. "Forge FC Sign Kitchener and Guelph Natives Paton And Lipovschek Ahead of Concacaf Champions Cup". Forge FC. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
9. "Canada U17 roster named for camp, Jamaica friendlies". November 8, 2016.
10. "Ben Paton Profile". Retrieved September 11, 2021.

External links

• Ben Paton at the Canadian Soccer Association
• Ben Paton at Soccerway.com
• Ben Paton at Soccerbase.com
• Ben Paton at kicker (in German)
• Ben Paton at FBref.com