Ben McKenna
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Benjamin James McKenna | ||
| Date of birth | 16 January 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Burnley, England | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Stalybridge | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2009 | Burnley | ||
| 2009–2010 | Carlisle United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2010–2012 | Carlisle United | 2 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Annan Athletic (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Workington | 49 | (4) |
| 2014-2015 | Stalybridge | 35 | (5) |
| National team‡ | |||
| Northern Ireland U17 | 4 | (0) | |
| Northern Ireland U18 | 2 | (0) | |
| – | Northern Ireland U19 | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:00, 18 August 2014 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Benjamin James McKenna (born 16 January 1993) is an English-born Northern Irish footballer who plays for Stalybridge. He plays as a midfielder.
Early life
McKenna was born in Burnley, Lancashire. He attended Blessed Trinity RC College in the town.[1] He started off at Burnley's academy, but after being released by his hometown club, McKenna joined Carlisle United on a two-year YTS contract.
Career
Club
After impressive performances in the youth and reserve teams, McKenna got called up to the first team squad and made his senior debut for Carlisle United in a 6-0 FA Cup first round victory against Tipton Town in November 2010, as a 46th minute substitute[2] McKenna made his League debut in February 2011, during a 1-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday as a 79th minute substitute.[3] On 12 January 2012, he joined Scottish Third Division side Annan Athletic on loan until the end of the 2011–12 season.[4] On 3 May 2012, Carlisle United announced that McKenna's contract would not be renewed at the end of the 2011–12 season. After having an unsuccessful trial with League Two side Accrington Stanley in January 2013 McKenna joined Workington Reds on the 4th of March 2013 for the remainder of the 2012-2013 season.
International
McKenna has been capped for Northern Ireland at under-17 under-18 and under-19 level
References
- ↑ Burnley Express Accessed 2011
- ↑ "Carlisle 6-0 Tipton Town". BBC Sport. 6 November 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-10.
- ↑ "Carlisle 0-1 Sheff Wed". BBC Sport. 26 February 2011. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
- ↑ "Player Update". annanathleticfc.co.uk (Annan Athletic F.C.). 13 January 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2012.