Ben Pagan
Current Club
Richmond Rovers FC
Centre Midfield
A versatile and well-rounded midfielder who is excellent on the half-turn and strong in tight spaces. Ben is effective at driving forward to exploit spaces created and uses his wide passing range to break defensive lines and create attacking opportunities. His passion for the game coupled with his natural leadership qualities means he is a very hard worker who covers significant distances every match and leads by example on and off the pitch. Ben is a natural goal scorer and powerful ball striker who is able to influence the game with both his left and right feet. Ben is a very intelligent player who has an excellent reading of the game with an expertise for winning the ball back in important areas both on the ground and aerially, helped by his physical attributes and aggressive desire to win the ball back. His composure and vision allows him to control the tempo of games and influence the game when stakes are the highest.
Athlete Information
Current Club: Richmond Rovers FC
Previous Club(s): Stockport Vikings FC, West Didsbury and Chorlton AFC U18s
Athletic Achievements: Players and Managers Player (2023/24), Managers Player of the Season (2022/23), Players Player of the Season (2021/22), East Manchester JFL Cup Winner (2017/18)
Academic Information
Study Major Preference: Psychology
SAT: 1070
GPA: 3.25
English Literature – 7
English Language – 5
Mathematics – 6
Biology – 7
Chemistry – 6
Physics – 6
Physical Education – 7
Geography – 4
French - 5
A-level Biology: C
A-level Psychology: C
Sport: L3 Distinction*
Placement Year
Fall 2026
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
April 21, 2007
Place of Birth
United Kingdom
Height
6 foot 1 inches
Weight
167 lbs
Preferred Foot
Right
“Ben is a talented and dedicated footballer with exceptional footballing skills, technique and ability. His attitude, work rate and understanding of the game has made him one of our standout players over the years. Not only has Ben proved to be a talented footballer, he is also a popular member of the team, a great role model and leader”
“I have had the pleasure of coaching Ben for a number of years now and it has been great to see his development both as a player and as a person. He is a good all round sportsman who is willing to work hard and improve. He is always willing to listen and try things and build on his experience. He is a positive influence within the group and demonstrates natural leadership both with his ability and his personality”
