Ben McCarthy
Current Club
Morpeth Town A.F.C.
Left Midfield
A gifted left midfielder who scores goals and defends passionately. Ben is a skilful technical player who passes accurately and has an excellent first touch. He tackles admirably and can naturally dribble past players. Ben is a game changer. His natural skill and inspirational hard working example dares his team to greatness, threatening on the wing as well as been gifted in the central midfield.
Athlete Information
Current Club: Morpeth Town F.C. (Saturday) & Whitley Bay F.C. (Sunday)
Previous Club(s): Bedlington Terriers FC (2023/2024), Whitley Bay Milan FC (2022/2023), Newcastle West End FC (2021/2022), Colney Heath FC (2018-2021), London ProFutsal (2018-2021), Edgware Town FC (2012-2018)
Athletic Achievements: County Cup Finalists (2022), League Cup Champions (2022), League Champions (2022), Most Man of The Match Awards (2022), Players Player (2022), Parents Player of The Season (2019/2020), Managers Player of Season (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018).
Academic Information
Study Major Preference: Physics
GPA: 3.7
English Literature - 7
English Language - 6
Mathematics - 8
Chemistry - 8
Physics - 9
Biology - 9
Geography - 8
History - 8
Spanish - 6
Physical Education - 6
Statistics - 7
Placement Year
Fall 2026
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
October 17, 2007
Place of Birth
United Kingdom
Height
6 foot 0 inches
Weight
140 lbs
Preferred Foot
Right
“Ben is a technically gifted attacking player with excellent ball control, which defenders find extremely difficult to defend against. He is able to drift and turn players with ease and cause teams a lot of problems. Naturally, a dribbler, he is a great team player, can play in numerous positions to help the team. Ben shows a great work ethic, applying himself to both the attacking and defensive side of the game. He works tirelessly pressing opponents, winning possession back for the team. He does this during all games. Even when the team may be struggling, he always applies that work rate that makes him invaluable to a coach. Ben is an extremely bright, intelligent young man who is able to take instructions on board and has developed his game by listening to coaches and improving his decision-making. This is down to his attitude, which is superb, his reliability, willingness to learn, and of course talent. Ben is a joy to coach, and he shows respect both to his coaches and teammates.”