15 Facts About Ben Wilkinson

Alistair Benjamin Wilkinson was born on 25 April 1987 and is a former professional footballer who coaches at Manchester City's academy.

Ben Wilkinson played as a midfielder for Hull City, Harrogate Town, Gretna, York City, Altrincham, Chester City, Tamworth and Boston United.

Ben Wilkinson played with the youth teams of Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United and Derby County, becoming a scholar with the latter in May 2003.

Ben Wilkinson joined Hull City in January 2005, where he completed his scholarship.

Ben Wilkinson signed a two-year professional contract with Hull in the summer of 2006.

Ben Wilkinson joined Conference North club Harrogate Town on 9 December 2006 on a one-month loan, where he made five appearances before returning to Hull in January 2007.

Ben Wilkinson went on trial with York City of the Conference National in January 2008, in which he scored two goals in a reserve-team match against Sheffield United.

Ben Wilkinson joined Conference Premier club York City on 10 June 2008 on a two-year contract.

Ben Wilkinson left York on 2 July 2009 after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.

Ben Wilkinson signed for newly relegated Conference Premier club Chester City on 9 July 2009.

Ben Wilkinson left the club following their liquidation on 10 March 2010 and in April went on trial with League Two club Bradford City, playing in reserve-team matches against Newcastle United and Leeds United.

Ben Wilkinson signed for Conference Premier club Tamworth on 26 August 2010 following a trial.

Ben Wilkinson signed for Conference North club Boston United on 30 July 2011 after a trial, having been set to follow former Tamworth players Aaron Mitchell and Jason Bradley to Eastwood Town.

Ben Wilkinson left Boston on 7 November 2011 after making 10 appearances for the club.

Ben Wilkinson joined Manchester City's academy in July 2018 as Under 23 Assistant Coach to Paul Harsley.