Ben White (footballer)
English footballer (born 1997)
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- Benjamin William White (born 8 October 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back or centre-back for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team.
- He spent time with Newport County, Peterborough United, and Leeds United on successive loans between 2016 and 2019.
- After a season with Brighton, White was the subject of a club record transfer fee in 2021 when he signed for Arsenal in a transfer worth up to £50 million, becoming the club's most expensive defender.
- He was selected as part of the England squads for UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- He was signed by Brighton & Hove Albion, following interest from Bristol City and Leicester City, where he initially joined their academy.
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WikipediaBenjamin William White (born 8 October 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back or centre-back for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team.
White began his senior club career at age 18 in 2016 with Brighton & Hove Albion. He spent time with Newport County, Peterborough United, and Leeds United on successive loans between 2016 and 2019. He subsequently played in the four professional English leagues, and won the Championship with Leeds. After a season with Brighton, White was the subject of a club record transfer fee in 2021 when he signed for Arsenal in a transfer worth up to £50 million, becoming the club's most expensive defender.
White made his senior international debut for England in 2021, and won six caps since then. He was selected as part of the England squads for UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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