Benjamin Whiteman was born on 17 June 1996 and is an English footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for EFL Championship club Preston North End.
12 Facts About Benjamin Whiteman
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Benjamin Whiteman joined Sheffield United and was assigned to the U18s side and then later the U21s side.
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Benjamin Whiteman was eventually promoted to the first team ahead of the new season.
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However, Benjamin Whiteman struggled and spent the first half of the season on the bench.
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On 1 January 2017, Benjamin Whiteman was loaned out to Mansfield Town for the rest of the season.
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Benjamin Whiteman then scored four more goals, including a brace against Hartlepool United on 11 February 2017.
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Benjamin Whiteman remained in the first team for the rest of the season going on to score two more goals later in the season.
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Benjamin Whiteman joined Doncaster Rovers on loan in June 2017 being given a 12 shirt ahead of the new season.
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On 7 October 2017, Benjamin Whiteman, whilst playing for Doncaster Rovers against Southend, scored his first ever senior hat-trick, with all three goals coming within 10 second-half minutes.
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Benjamin Whiteman was recalled by Sheffield United in January 2018.
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Benjamin Whiteman signed a new contract with Doncaster in November 2019, until 2023.
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Benjamin Whiteman grew up supporting Manchester United, whom he played for at Academy level.