Daniel Richard Benson (born 15 November 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Mickleover.
Career Benson joined the youth-team at Barnsley in October 2017 and signed as a first-year scholar in July 2020. He was called up to the first-team and was an unused substitute in an FA Cup tie with Barrow in January 2022. He turned professional at the club in July 2022. He made his senior debut on 30 August 2022, coming on as a 74th-minute substitute for Jasper Moon in a 3–0 EFL Trophy group stage defeat to Lincoln City at Oakwell.
In February 2023, Benson joined National League North side Bradford (Park Avenue) on a one-month youth loan. In October 2023, he returned to the club, now of the Northern Premier League Premier Division, on loan until January 2024.
Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Benson was released by the club. In August 2024, he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Matlock Town. In September 2024, he joined Mickleover.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBarnsley2022–23EFL League One00000020202023–24League One0000002020Total0000004040Bradford (Park Avenue) (loan)2022–23National League North2000—00202023–24NPL Premier Division1000—0010Total3000000030Matlock Town2024–25NPL Premier Division3020—0050Career total60200040120
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