Ben Coker

Ben Coker

Footballer

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Career & Clubs

Career

In 2007, Coker spent time with sixth-tier Swedish club Ånge IF, scoring two goals. Coker joined Bury Town in October 2008 from fellow Southern League side Barton Rovers. He was previously with Conference side Histon. He impressed on his debut for Bury, earning the sponsors man of the match award. Coker helped the Suffolk club win promotion to the Isthmian League.

Colchester United

In summer 2010, Coker joined Colchester United after he impressed in a trial period at the end of 2009–10 season, having done well for non-league Bury Town during the 2009–10 campaign. On 30 September 2010, Coker joined Chelmsford City on loan for a month. The loan was extended by a further month and was given permission to play in an FA Cup tie against Hendon. On 14 January 2011, Coker made his debut for Colchester against Bournemouth in a 2–1 victory, providing assists for both goals. He was awarded the Colchester United Young Player of the Year award at the end of the 2010–11 season, his first with the club. On 15 May 2012, Coker signed a 12-month contract extension to see him through to summer 2013 with Colchester. On 12 October 2012, Coker was loaned to former club Histon on a month-long deal. On 4 February 2013, Coker had his contract with Colchester cancelled by mutual consent having made only two first-team appearances in the 2012–13 season. He returned to Histon permanently on 8 February 2013 following a loan spell earlier in the same season.

Southend United

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Career statistics

As of end of 2025–26 season

Club
Colchester United F.C. (2010–2013)
Club
Histon F.C. (2008–2008)
Club
Barton Rovers F.C. (2008–2008)
Club
Ånge IF (2008–2008)
Club
Bury Town F.C. (2008–2010)
Club
Chelmsford City F.C. (2010–2010)
Club
Histon F.C. (2012–2012)
Club
Histon F.C. (2013–2013)
Club
Southend United F.C. (2013–)

Personal

Personal life

Coker developed type 1 diabetes at the age of 15.

Legacy

Honours

Southend United

Football League Two play-offs: 2015 Barnet

National League: 2024–25 Individual

PFA Team of the Year: 2014–15 League Two

Clubs

Played together with

Archive

Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Description

English association football player (born 1989)

Position

midfielder

Extract from Wikipedia

Ben Coker is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Canvey Island, on loan from Isthmian League Premier Division club Chatham Town.

▸ Source: Wikipedia
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