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Ben Wiles
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Benjamin Jack Wiles (born 17 April 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays for EFL League One club Huddersfield Town. A versatile player, Wiles can be deployed as a left-back, box-to-box midfielder, attacking midfielder or right winger.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Club career
[edit]Rotherham United
[edit]Wiles began his career at Rotherham United, progressing through the club's youth academy[3] before signing a one-year professional contract on 1 June 2017.[7] He joined Northern Premier League Division One South club Frickley Athletic on 10 August 2017 on a one-month youth loan,[8] where he made five appearances.[9] Upon returning, he made his first-team debut for Rotherham on 3 October in a 2–1 loss at home to Chesterfield in the EFL Trophy.[10]
Wiles scored his first professional goal on 31 August 2019 in the League One game against Tranmere Rovers.[11]
Huddersfield Town
[edit]On 25 August 2023, Wiles signed for fellow EFL Championship side Huddersfield Town for a "significant" undisclosed fee, on a three-year deal.[12]
International career
[edit]Born in England, Wiles is eligible to play for Scotland through his Grandfather. Wiles can also play for England though has yet to feature for either national teams sides or youth sides.
Personal life
[edit]His grandfather is the former Scotland and Sheffield United defender Eddie Colquhoun.[13]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 4 May 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Rotherham United | 2017–18[10] | League One | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2018–19[14] | Championship | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 23 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20[15] | League One | 33 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 40 | 3 | |
| 2020–21[16] | Championship | 44 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 45 | 2 | ||
| 2021–22[17] | League One | 46 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4[a] | 1 | 53 | 10 | |
| 2022–23[18] | Championship | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 2 | |
| 2023–24[19] | Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 172 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 193 | 17 | ||
| Frickley Athletic (loan) | 2017–18[9] | Northern Premier League Division One South |
3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| Huddersfield Town | 2023–24[19] | Championship | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 31 | 0 | |
| Career total | 205 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 229 | 16 | ||
- ^ a b c Appearances in EFL Trophy
Honours
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 18th May 2019: Rotherham United" (PDF). English Football League. p. 32. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "B. Wiles: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ a b "Ben Wiles". Rotherham United F.C. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Ben Wiles: Overview". ESPN. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- ^ "Ben Wiles". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "It's back to school for Ben and Matt in Kilnhurst Primary visit". Rotherham United F.C. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Academy duo sign professional deals". Rotherham United F.C. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Wiles makes Frickley loan switch". Rotherham United F.C. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ a b "Ben Wiles: 2017/18 season". Frickley Athletic F.C. Retrieved 7 July 2019 – via Pitchero.
- ^ a b "Games played by Ben Wiles in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "On-the-whistle report: Rotherham United 1 Tranmere Rovers 1". Rotherham Advertiser. 31 August 2019.
- ^ "Ben Wiles: Huddersfield Town sign Rotherham midfielder for undisclosed fee". BBC Sport. 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Eddie Colquhoun: Sheffield United legend dies aged 78". BBC Sport. 17 April 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Ben Wiles in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Ben Wiles in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Ben Wiles in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Ben Wiles in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Ben Wiles in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Ben Wiles in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "Rotherham win to go up and relegate Gillingham". BBC Sport. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ Peddy, Chris (3 April 2022). "Rotherham United 4–2 Sutton United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "AWARDS | Ben scoops Young Player of the Year award". www.themillers.co.uk. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
Ben Wiles
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Background
Early life
Ben Wiles was born on 17 April 1999 in Rotherham, England. Raised in the local area, including a move to Rawmarsh as a child, he grew up in a working-class environment typical of South Yorkshire.[13] Wiles attended Kilnhurst Primary School, where he first began engaging with football alongside his school activities.[13] His initial exposure to the sport came through informal community play, including street games and local matches, which honed his skills as a midfielder and caught the attention of scouts.[14] By the age of nine, these experiences led to his recruitment into the Rotherham United youth academy, marking the start of his structured football development.[13]Personal life
Wiles grew up in a close-knit family environment in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.[15] His maternal grandfather, Eddie Colquhoun, was a Scottish international footballer who earned nine caps for Scotland between 1971 and 1973.[16] Colquhoun enjoyed a distinguished club career as a defender for Sheffield United, making 433 appearances for the club from 1968 to 1978.[17] Wiles has spoken fondly of his close relationship with Colquhoun, who attended many of his early matches and played a significant role in nurturing his passion for the game.[13] This family heritage has provided Wiles with eligibility to represent Scotland at the international level, opening potential pathways for his national team aspirations beyond his birthplace in England.[18]Club career
Rotherham United
Ben Wiles joined the Rotherham United youth academy at the age of eight, entering the under-8s age group in 2007 after beginning his football journey locally in Rotherham.[19] He progressed through the club's youth ranks over the next decade, developing as a versatile midfielder known for his technical ability and work rate.[15] On 1 June 2017, Wiles signed his first professional contract with Rotherham United, a one-year deal that marked the start of his senior career at his boyhood club.[19] Later that summer, on 10 August 2017, he was sent on a one-month youth loan to Northern Premier League Division One South club Frickley Athletic to gain experience, where he made three appearances without scoring.[20] Upon returning, Wiles made his first-team debut for Rotherham on 3 October 2017, coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 EFL Trophy group stage loss to Chesterfield at the New York Stadium.[15] Wiles gradually established himself in Rotherham's first team during the 2017–18 League One season, initially featuring in cup competitions before earning league opportunities. Over his six-year tenure from 2017 to 2023, he made 193 appearances across all competitions, scoring 17 goals and providing 16 assists.[21] His development into a key creative force was evident in his consistent midfield performances, including notable goals such as his first senior strike against Doncaster Rovers in the EFL Trophy on 8 November 2017.[15] Wiles played a significant role in Rotherham United's two promotions from League One during his time at the club, finishing as runners-up in the 2019–20 season (on a points-per-game basis due to COVID-19) and again in 2021–22.[6] In the 2021–22 promotion campaign, he appeared in every league match, contributing five goals and five assists while helping the team secure automatic promotion with a second-place finish.[22] He also featured in the 2021–22 EFL Trophy final victory over Sutton United at Wembley, starting in the 4–2 win that marked Rotherham's first win in the competition.[23] Wiles departed Rotherham in August 2023 after signing for Huddersfield Town.[9]Huddersfield Town
On 25 August 2023, Ben Wiles transferred to Huddersfield Town from Rotherham United for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year contract until June 2026.[24][9] The move reunited him with former Rotherham manager Neil Warnock, who had previously overseen his development, and positioned Wiles as a versatile addition to the midfield in the Championship.[25] Primarily deployed as a central midfielder, Wiles quickly integrated into Huddersfield's squad, offering box-to-box energy, creative passing, and goal-scoring threat from midfield. During the 2023/24 Championship season, he made 31 appearances across all competitions, adapting to the demands of a relegation battle despite limited starts early on due to the late transfer timing.[21] His role expanded in the 2024/25 League One campaign, where he became a regular starter, scoring eight goals and providing five assists to support the team's promotion push.[15] In the 2025/26 season, he continued as a key player, making 13 league appearances and scoring 2 goals by November.[26] As of November 2025, Wiles had accumulated 92 league appearances and 12 goals for Huddersfield Town, reflecting his growing influence in the club's EFL efforts.[21] On 8 January 2026, Wiles departed Huddersfield Town to join Milton Keynes Dons on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee. Huddersfield manager Lee Grant commented: "Thank you and good luck, Ben."[27]Milton Keynes Dons (2026–present)
On 8 January 2026, Milton Keynes Dons, a Sky Bet League Two club, completed the permanent signing of 26-year-old midfielder Ben Wiles from EFL League One side Huddersfield Town for an undisclosed fee.[3] The move reunited Wiles with his former Rotherham United manager Paul Warne, who was then in charge at MK Dons, and marked the club's first signing of the January transfer window. Wiles stated: "I’ll work hard, bring energy, and hopefully score some goals!"[3]International career
Eligibility
Ben Wiles is eligible to represent England at international level, having been born on 17 April 1999 in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.[1][26] He was raised in the region and developed through local youth systems, further qualifying him under FIFA eligibility criteria for players born in the territory of the association.[15] Through his maternal heritage, Wiles is also eligible for Scotland, as his grandfather Eddie Colquhoun earned nine caps for the Scottish national team between 1971 and 1973.[28][16][13] Colquhoun, a defender who also played extensively for Sheffield United, provides the grandparental link required by FIFA regulations for national team selection.[29] Wiles has no prior involvement with youth international teams for either nation.Senior career
Ben Wiles has not earned any senior international caps for England or Scotland as of November 2025.[1][26] Despite his eligibility for both nations through birth in England and grandparental heritage from Scotland, he has yet to receive a call-up to either senior squad.[1] Wiles has also made no appearances for England or Scotland at youth international levels, including U21, U19, or younger age groups.[1][26] His focus has remained on club football, where demanding schedules in the English Football League may have limited opportunities for international consideration.[21]Achievements and statistics
Honours
Ben Wiles has earned several team honours during his time at Rotherham United, contributing to their successes in the English Football League. Rotherham United- EFL League One runner-up (promoted to the Championship): 2019–20[30]
- EFL Trophy: 2021–22[31]
- EFL League One runner-up (promoted to the Championship): 2021–22[32]
- Rotherham United Young Player of the Year: 2019[33]
Career statistics
Ben Wiles has accumulated 303 professional club appearances and 29 goals throughout his career with Rotherham United, Huddersfield Town, and Milton Keynes Dons, as of January 8, 2026.[34] These figures encompass all competitions, including league matches, domestic cups, and playoffs, with no senior international appearances recorded.[11]Rotherham United (2017–2023)
During his time at his boyhood club Rotherham United, Wiles made 193 appearances and scored 17 goals across various EFL competitions.[21] He contributed 16 assists in these outings.[21] Key contributions included goals in League One and Championship fixtures, with notable seasons in 2021/22 (where he scored 9 goals in 45 appearances) and 2022/23 (6 goals in 46 appearances).[12]| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | EFL Trophy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018/19 | League One | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019/20 | League One | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020/21 | League One | 28 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021/22 | League One | 45 | 9 | 8 |
| 2022/23 | Championship | 46 | 6 | 5 |
| 2023/24 | Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Various | Cups & Playoffs | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 193 | 17 | 16 |
Huddersfield Town (2023–2026)
Since joining Huddersfield Town in August 2023, Wiles featured in 110 appearances, netting 12 goals and providing 11 assists up to his departure in January 2026.[21] His contributions were prominent in League One following the club's relegation, including 3 goals in 22 league matches during the 2025/26 season.[21]| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Championship | 31 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024/25 | League One | 45 | 8 | 5 |
| 2025/26 | League One | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| Various | Cups & Playoffs | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 110 | 12 | 11 |
Milton Keynes Dons (2026–present)
On January 8, 2026, Wiles joined Milton Keynes Dons on a permanent transfer from Huddersfield Town for an undisclosed fee, signing a 2.5-year contract.[35] As of that date, he has made 0 appearances, scored 0 goals, and provided 0 assists for the club.[36]| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Various | Cups | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Totals
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham United | 193 | 17 | 16 |
| Huddersfield Town | 110 | 12 | 11 |
| Milton Keynes Dons | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 303 | 29 | 27 |