Ben Davies

Swansea City

After spending time with the youth ranks, Davies signed a two-year contract with Swansea City, making his first-team debut against West Ham United for the Premier League on 25 August 2012, coming on as an 84th minute substitute for Neil Taylor in a 3–0 home win. Davies became a regular starter for Swansea in the 2012–13 season, following a long-term injury to Taylor. On 23 November 2012, Davies signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract with Swansea. On 19 January 2013, Davies scored his first goal for Swansea against Stoke City in a 3–1 victory. In doing so, at 19 years and 270 days, he became Swansea's youngest scorer in the Premier League. On 24 February 2013, Davies started at left-back in the 2013 Football League Cup final at Wembley Stadium, as the Swans beat Bradford City 5–0 to win the club's first major trophy. In September 2013, he scored his second and third Premier League goals for Swansea, against West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal respectively. On 24 December 2013, Davies signed a one-year contract extension with the Swans.

Tottenham Hotspur

On 23 July 2014, Davies joined Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee. He joined on the same day as his Swansea teammate Michel Vorm, with Gylfi Sigurðsson being exchanged as part of the deal. Davies made his Premier League debut for Tottenham Hotspur as a late substitute in a 0–3 defeat to Liverpool. He made his first start for the club in the league in a 2–1 away…

In September 2012, Davies was selected for the Wales squad for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification matches in September 2012. He replaced club teammate Neil Taylor, who had suffered a broken ankle in a Premier League match against Sunderland. Davies made his full international debut in the 2–1 win against Scotland on 12 October 2012. Davies was a member of the Wales side who qualified for UEFA Euro 2016, Wales' first tournament in 58 years. In Wales' opening match, Davies provided a crucial goal-line block after Marek Hamšík's shot passed goalkeeper Danny Ward, with Wales going on to win 2–1. Davies went on to start every match for Wales as they made a surprise run to the tournament semi-finals, losing to eventual champions Portugal. In May 2021 he was selected for the Wales squad for the delayed UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. In November 2022 he was named in the Wales squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Following Gareth Bale's retirement in 2022 and Aaron Ramsey's promotion to captain, Davies was named vice captain of the national team, having first worn the armband in a friendly against England in 2020. On 13 October 2025, he made his 100th international appearance in a 4–2 defeat against Belgium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.

Club

As of match played 26 August 2026

International

As of match played 13 October 2025

As of match played 13 October 2025. Wales' score listed first, score column indicates score after each Davies goal.

Preston North End

Born in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, Davies signed with the youth system at Preston North End after being spotted playing for Furness Rovers aged 11. He made his debut for the first team in a home 2–2 draw against Coventry City on 26 January 2013 at the age of 17 years, completing 83 minutes before being replaced by David Buchanan. During the match, he provided an assist for Nicky Wroe's 60th-minute equaliser and picked up a yellow card for a foul on Cyrus Christie. He drew praise from Preston manager Graham Westley, who likened Davies' transition into the first team to that of George Boyd at Stevenage. Davies kept his place for the next match at home against Shreswbury Town. His second match did not go as well as his debut, conceding a 90th-minute penalty (for which he picked up a booking), fouling Marvin Morgan in the penalty box. He was substituted shortly after for Paul Huntington, with Preston to ultimately lose the match. He signed a one-year professional contract at Preston, with an option to extend for a second year, in May 2013, after being named the club's Scholar of the Year for the 2012–13 season. Davies joined League Two club York City on 19 July 2013 on a one-month loan. He made his debut in a 1–0 home win over Northampton Town on 3 August 2013, in the first match of 2013–14. On 15 August 2013, his loan was extended until January 2014, having appeared in York's opening two matches. He played 47 times for York City as they qualified…

Davies is a left-sided centre-back who can also play at left-back.

As of match played 7 February 2026

Davies was born in Neath, West Glamorgan. After spending time in the youth academy at Swansea City, he and his family moved to Viborg, Denmark, after his father accepted a job offer. They spent three years living in Denmark, where he played for Viborg FF's youth team before returning to Swansea. Davies attended Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera and he is a fluent Welsh language speaker.

Rangers

Scottish League Cup: 2023–24 Birmingham City

EFL League One: 2024–25 EFL Trophy runner-up: 2024–25