Benjamin Harry Winterbottom (born 16 July 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Barrow.
Winterbottom played youth football with Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool and Brentford, spending time on loan at non-league clubs Welling United and AFC Fylde, before signing with Barrow.
Career
Early career A goalkeeper, Winterbottom began his career in the academy at Blackburn Rovers at U10 level and progressed to sign a two-year scholarship in 2017. When heading into the final months of his scholarship, he transferred to the Liverpool academy in April 2019. Signed as a "training goalkeeper", Winterbottom made two appearances during the U21 team's EFL Trophy campaign. Winterbottom's signed a professional contract in July 2020, but he elected to transfer away from the club in January 2021.
Brentford On 29 January 2021, Winterbottom transferred to the B team at Brentford and signed a -year contract, with the option of a further year, for an undisclosed fee. He participated in first team training during the 2021–22 season and was a part of the B team's London Senior Cup-winning squad.
The one-year option on Winterbottom's contract was taken up in June 2023, and on 17 October 2023, he signed a new two-year contract, with the option of a further year.
On 1 August 2023, Winterbottom joined National League South club Welling United on loan, and made 18 appearances prior to its expiration on 31 December 2023. He played the remainder of the 2023–24 season for Brentford B and was promoted into the first team squad in June 2024. Winterbottom played the 2024–25 season on loan at National League club AFC Fylde and made 41 appearances during a campaign which culminated in relegation. He made more saves than any other National League goalkeeper during the season. Winterbottom was released by Brentford when his contract expired in June 2025.
Barrow On 20 June 2025, Winterbottom transferred to League Two club Barrow and signed a two-year contract, with the option of a further year, on a free transfer.
On 25 March 2026, he signed a short-term loan deal with National League side Rochdale.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLiverpool U212019–20―2020Brentford2023–24Premier League00000000002024–25Premier League0000000000Total0000000000Welling United (loan)2023–24National League South14040―00180AFC Fylde (loan)2024–25National League41010―00420Barrow2025–26League Two3000103070Career total580501050690
Honours Brentford B London Senior Cup: 2021–22
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