Benjamin William White
Date of birth: 8 October 1997
Place of birth: Poole, England
Nationality: English 🏴
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.86 m)
Position(s): Defender
Arsenal Senior Career: 2021-Present
Senior Apps/Goals: 124/6
General Information
Benjamin William White, born October 8, 1997, in Poole, England, is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender, primarily a right-back or centre-back, for Arsenal in the Premier League and the England national team. Standing at 1.75m, he is known for his versatility, ball-playing ability, and defensive intelligence.
Club Career:
- Brighton & Hove Albion (2014–2021): Rose through Brighton’s academy, debuting in 2016. Loaned to Newport County (2017–18), Peterborough United (2018–19), and Leeds United (2019–20, key in their Championship promotion). Played 36 Premier League games for Brighton in 2020–21, earning praise for his composure.
- Arsenal (2021–present): Signed for £50 million in July 2021. As of June 2025, has 160 appearances across five seasons (Brighton and Arsenal), with 6 goals, 11 assists, and 51 clean sheets. In 2024–25, played 17 games (13 starts), contributing 2 assists (e.g., vs. Liverpool, Oct. 27, 2024). Key in Arsenal’s 2022–23 and 2023–24 title challenges, named to Premier League Team of the Season (2022–23).
International Career:
- England: Debuted in June 2021 against Austria. Earned 4 caps, part of the UEFA Euro 2020 squad (runners-up, unused). Included in 2022 FIFA World Cup squad but left early for personal reasons. Withdrew from England consideration in 2024, focusing on club football.
Playing Style:
- Strengths: Precise tackling (59 tackles won in 2022–23), interceptions (213 career total), and passing (85% accuracy). Comfortable inverting into midfield, suits Arsenal’s possession-based system.
- Stats: Per the sports card above, career record of W87 D35 L38, with 17 blocked shots and 363 clearances.
Achievements:
- Club: FA Community Shield (2023), Championship promotion (Leeds, 2020).
- Individual: Premier League Team of the Season (2022–23), Brighton Young Player of the Year (2020–21).
Personal Life:
Contract: With Arsenal until 2028, valued for leadership.
Background: Raised in Poole, supports Brighton. Married to Milly Adams in 2023.
| Season | Appearances | Goals |
| 2021-2022 | 37 | 0 |
| 2022-2023 | 46 | 2 |
| 2023-2024 | 51 | 4 |
| 2024-2025 | 26 | 0 |
