18 Facts About Ben Swallow

Benjamin Owen Swallow was born on 20 October 1989 and is a Welsh footballer who plays as a winger.

Ben Swallow played schoolboy football for Cardiff City for seven years before being released and went on to spend two years with South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, playing for the College side and Bristol Rovers' under-18 team.

Ben Swallow started a one-month loan with Southern Football League Premier Division side Chippenham Town on 20 February 2009.

Ben Swallow had earned much praise for his pre-season performances in 2009, and his senior debut came on 11 August, when he played in a League Cup first round tie against Aldershot Town, coming on as a 73rd minute substitute for Sean Rigg.

Ben Swallow scored his second goal for Rovers in the next round of the Football League Trophy against Exeter City.

On 31 August 2011, Ben Swallow joined Conference Premier side Bath City on a three-month loan.

Ben Swallow was released by York on 13 April 2012 because of an internal issue reported as his lack of punctuality at training sessions.

On 10 August 2012, Ben Swallow signed for Conference Premier club Newport County on an initial one-month contract which was extended.

Ben Swallow was released by Newport on 11 May 2013.

Ben Swallow joined Conference South team Bromley on 10 September 2013 following a successful trial.

Ben Swallow left the club on 13 January 2014, having made 15 appearances in all competitions and scoring one goal.

On 20 January 2014, Ben Swallow signed for Dartford, and was given the number 19 shirt.

In May 2014, Ben Swallow was released by Dartford after spending six months with the club, making eleven appearances.

Ben Swallow was than after successful trial signed on 11 July 2014 by the Hawks.

Ben Swallow signed for Southern League Premier Division Central side Redditch United on 4 October 2020.

Ben Swallow was called up to the Wales semi-professional squad for the match versus Turkey in October 2012 and made his debut in the starting line-up.

Ben Swallow plays primarily as a left winger and can operate at left back.

Ben Swallow has been praised for his crossing ability, his ability to hold the ball up and his workrate.