Ben Watson (footballer)

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Personal information
Ben Watson
Date of birth	July 9, 1985 (age 21)
Place of birth	London, England
Height	5 ft 10 in
Nickname	Harry (After Prince Harry)
Playing position	Midfield
Club information
Current club	Crystal Palace
Number	14
Youth clubs
	Crystal Palace
Senior clubs¹
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
2003 —	Crystal Palace	107 (7)
National team²
2004 —	England U21	02 (0)
¹ Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:52, 31 March 2007 (UTC). ² National team caps and goals correct as of 2006-10-07. * Appearances (Goals)

Ben Watson (born July 9, 1985 in London, England) is an English footballer who plays for Crystal Palace in The Championship. He wears the number 14 shirt and is a midfielder.

Ben Watson made his debut aged 17 in April 2003, he gave a good performance and kept his place in the side for the final four games of the season. He made 16 appearances in the 2004/2005 season and has made a regular place for himself in the first team.

He has represented England in the under-21s team.

This was all capped by being named as Palace's "Young Player of The Year" for 2006, as well as being one of just six nominees for the "Carling Cup New Talent Award", drawn up by the Football Writers' Association.

Ben Watson attended Bacons' City Technology College between the years 1996 and 2003.

He has been linked with the English Premiership team Bolton Wanderers on numerous occasions but no deal has ever materialised.