Ben Purkiss
English footballer
Biography
Benjamin John Purkiss (born 1 April 1984) is an English former professional footballer and former chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA).
Having failed to break into the Sheffield United first team, he joined Gainsborough Trinity in 2003. He spent four years at the club before winning a move to York City in 2007. He played for York in the 2009 FA Trophy final and 2010 Conference Premier play-off final, both of which ended in defeat. He signed with Oxford United in May 2010 and, after one season with the club, was loaned out to Darlington before he was allowed to join Hereford United in January 2012.
Purkiss joined Walsall in August of the same year and spent three seasons with the club, appearing on the losing team in the 2015 Football League Trophy final. He joined Port Vale in June 2015 and was appointed as joint-captain the following year. He switched to Swindon Town in June 2017 and rejoined Walsall in October 2018. He was elected as chairman of the PFA in November 2017. He served in the role for four years.
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Career highlights
Teams
- Walsall F.C.
- Sheffield United F.C.
- Gainsborough Trinity F.C.
- York City F.C.
- Oxford United F.C.
- Darlington F.C.
- Hereford United F.C.
- Port Vale F.C.
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Marina Purkiss
Quick answers about Ben Purkiss
- How old is Ben Purkiss?
- Ben Purkiss is 42 years old (born April 1, 1984).
- When is Ben Purkiss's birthday?
- Ben Purkiss was born on April 1, 1984.
- Where was Ben Purkiss born?
- Ben Purkiss was born in Sheffield.
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- Ben Purkiss's zodiac sign is Aries.
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- Ben Purkiss is a citizen of United Kingdom.
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- Ben Purkiss is known as futsal player, association football player.
- Who has Ben Purkiss been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Ben Purkiss's spouse is or was Marina Purkiss.
