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Ben Godfrey

Benjamin Matthew Godfrey (born 15 January 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Everton and the England national team.

Club Career

Early career

Godfrey captained the York & District under-13 team that beat Southampton at Stadium MK in the final of the English Schools' FA Inter-Association Trophy in May 2011. This was the first time a team from York had won an English Schools' FA competition. He started his career with York City's youth system, before moving to Middlesbrough in the summer of 2011. After being released by the club, he had trials with Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday, before returning to York at under-15 level, with whom he started his scholarship. Godfrey captained York's under-18 team in the 2014–15 season, while still a first-year scholar. His first involvement with the first team came as an unused substitute in a League Two match against Newport County on 11 October 2014. Godfrey made his debut aged 17 when starting York's 1–0 home win over Yeovil Town on 18 August 2015. He scored his first goal for York in the eighth minute of stoppage time in a 2–1 home loss to Plymouth Argyle on 14 November 2015 with a shot from 10 yards.

Norwich City

Godfrey signed for Premier League club Norwich City on 15 January 2016 on a three-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee and would initially play in their academy team. He made his debut on 23 August as a substitute in the 65th minute of Norwich's EFL Cup second round match against Coventry City and scored in the 87th minute of a 6–1 home win with a shot from outside the penalty area. Godfrey made his league debut in a 2–0 home win over Birmingham City on 28 January 2017 as an 81st-minute substitute. He signed a new four-year contract with Norwich on 11 August 2017, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2021.

On 24 August 2017, Godfrey joined League One club Shrewsbury Town on loan until 1 January 2018. The de

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Ben Godfrey

Ben Godfrey News

8 November 2024
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Man United transfer news: Dyche comments set to potentially drum up interest in Branthwaite?
Manchester United have received a boost in any potential pursuit for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, following comments from Toffees' manager Sean Dyche.
30 September 2024
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Shakhtarvs.Atalanta
After both settled for goalless draws in their Champions League opener, Shakhtar Donetsk and Atalanta BC will seek a first league-phase victory when they meet in Gelsenkirchen on Wednesday.
26 September 2024
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Bolognavs.Atalanta
Seeking their fourth straight win over Atalanta BC in Serie A, Bologna will welcome La Dea to Stadio Dall'Ara on Saturday evening.
17 September 2024
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Atalantavs.Arsenal
Following last term's Europa League heroics, Atalanta BC return to the Champions League on Thursday evening, as they welcome Arsenal to the freshly renovated Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo.
17 September 2024
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Atalantavs.Arsenal
After making it all the way to the quarter-finals in last term's comeback campaign, Arsenal return to the Champions League on Thursday, as they meet Atalanta BC in Bergamo.
22 August 2024
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Everton among clubs interested in Newcastle star who 'wants to leave'
Newcastle United right-back Kieran Trippier reportedly wants to leave the club before the summer transfer window closes in England on August 30.
20 August 2024
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Everton transfer news: Toffees 'make offer' for £51.2m Brazilian scouted by Arsenal
Everton have reportedly made an offer to sign Brazilian starlet Alisson Santana from Atletico Mineiro.
17 August 2024
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Leccevs.Atalanta
Following a glorious climax to last season, Atalanta BC begin their latest league campaign on Monday, as they travel south to meet Lecce at Stadio Via del Mare.
16 August 2024
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Sean Dyche issues Dominic Calvert-Lewin update amid Man United, West Ham links
Everton manager Sean Dyche has refused to rule out the prospect of losing striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin before the transfer window closes on August 30.
12 August 2024
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Real Madridvs.Atalanta
The first slice of European stardom for the 2024-25 season is up for grabs on Wednesday evening, as Real Madrid and Atalanta BC clash in Warsaw in the latest edition of the UEFA Super Cup.
2 August 2024
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Parmavs.Atalanta
Building towards the new Serie A season and their upcoming assault on the Champions League, Atalanta BC visit Parma at Stadio Tardini on Sunday.
22 July 2024
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Transfer news and rumours: Tomori to West Ham, Mykolenko to Napoli, Adams to Torino
West Ham United are reportedly pursuing a move for AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori after their deal for Nice's Jean-Clair Todibo hit a brick wall.
17 July 2024
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SligoSligo Roversvs.Everton
Everton will begin their preparations for the 2024-25 campaign with a pre-season friendly against League of Ireland Premier Division outfit Sligo Rovers on Saturday afternoon.
7 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Transfer news and rumours: Morgan Gibbs-White update, Jamie Donley to Luton, Michael Keane future
Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White is reportedly expected to stay at the City Ground for the 2024-25 season.
5 July 2024
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Man Utd transfer news: Jarrad Branthwaite 'reacts' to stalling £70m transfer
Manchester United-linked Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is reportedly growing annoyed with the lack of progress over a possible move to Old Trafford.
30 June 2024
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Man United 'at risk' of losing out on Branthwaite to Premier League rivals
Manchester United's bid to prise Jarrad Branthwaite away from Everton could be scuppered by arch-rivals Manchester City, according to a report.
28 June 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Done deal: Ben Godfrey reacts to joining Atalanta BC from Everton
Atalanta BC have announced the signing of Everton defender Ben Godfrey for a free believed to be in the region of £10m.
28 June 2024
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Everton transfer news: Ben Godfrey 'on verge' of £10m Champions League move
Everton have reportedly reached an agreement with Serie A side Atalanta BC to sell defender Ben Godfrey for around £10m.
4 June 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Transfer rumours: Paulo Dybala to Premier League, Emerson Royal, Ben Godfrey to AC Milan
Roma forward Paulo Dybala is reportedly considering a transfer to the Premier League this summer.
10 May 2024
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Sean Dyche provides update on defender's future at Everton
Sean Dyche has said that the "mindset" of Everton captain Seamus Coleman "is to keep playing" next season ahead of Saturday's final home fixture of the current campaign against Sheffield United.
9 May 2024
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Evertonvs.Sheff Utd
Two teams in the bottom half of the Premier League table meet at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon as Everton play host to basement club Sheffield United.
25 April 2024
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Evertonvs.Brentford
Fresh from their midweek Merseyside derby triumph, Everton will be looking to win three Premier League games in a row when they welcome Brentford to Goodison Park on Saturday evening.
19 April 2024
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Evertonvs.Nott'm Forest
Goodison Park hosts what has been colloquially dubbed the 'points deduction derby' on Sunday, as Premier League relegation scrappers Everton and Nottingham Forest do battle on Merseyside.
31 March 2024
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Newcastlevs.Everton
Everton will look to end their long winless run when they travel to St James' Park to face a resurgent Newcastle United in the Premier League on Tuesday.
9 March 2024
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Bruno Fernandes breaks Manchester United penalty record in win over Everton
Bruno Fernandes became Manchester United's leading goalscorer from the penalty spot when he registered during Saturday's Premier League clash with Everton at Old Trafford.
9 March 2024
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Alejandro Garnacho achieves Manchester United first in win over Everton
Alejandro Garnacho became the first Manchester United player to win two penalties in the same Premier League game during Saturday's contest with Everton at Old Trafford.
9 March 2024
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Team News: Marcus Rashford starts for Manchester United, Beto continues in Everton attack
Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford has retained his place in the starting lineup for this lunchtime's Premier League clash against Everton at Old Trafford.
7 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Manchester United vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Manchester United and Everton will be looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they do battle at Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime.
24 February 2024
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Brighton & Hove Albion score late equaliser in home draw with Everton
Lewis Dunk netted a 95th-minute leveller as Brighton & Hove Albion drew 1-1 with Everton in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
22 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Sean Dyche reveals Vitalii Mykolenko injury concern ahead of Brighton & Hove Albion trip
Everton manager Sean Dyche has revealed that Vitalii Mykolenko is a minor doubt for their trip to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday.
17 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Everton vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Following a turbulent and distressing few days, Crystal Palace return to Premier League action on Monday evening, when Everton host their capital counterparts at Goodison Park.
10 February 2024
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Erling Haaland nets brace to fire Manchester City past dogged Everton
Erling Haaland scored a second-half brace to guide Manchester City to a 2-0 victory over Everton at the Etihad Stadium.
10 February 2024
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Team News: Kevin De Bruyne on Manchester City bench, Amadou Onana returns to Everton squad
Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne will begin as a substitute for this afternoon's Premier League clash with Everton at the Etihad Stadium.
9 February 2024
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Team News: Manchester City vs. Everton injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Seeking to climb to the top of the Premier League table, reigning champions Manchester City play host to Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday lunchtime.
8 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Manchester City vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City can momentarily move above title rivals Liverpool to the top of the table if they beat Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday lunchtime.
3 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Jarrad Branthwaite snatches point for Everton in dramatic Tottenham Hotspur draw
Everton clambered out of the Premier League relegation zone and dented Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League hopes in a frenetic 2-2 draw at Goodison Park.