Ben Purrington
Cambridge United/D/
EnglandPlayer Info
Ben Purrington is an English left-back currently with Cambridge United, known for his defensive solidity and ability to support the attack. The 29-year-old came through the youth system at Plymouth Argyle, making his senior debut and showcasing the attributes of a modern full-back. A move to Charlton Athletic followed, where he famously scored in the 2019 League One playoff final at Wembley, a career-defining moment that secured promotion to the Championship. Spells at Rotherham United and now Cambridge United have seen him establish himself as a reliable defender in League One. His main honors include that crucial playoff winner's medal. Purrington is a steady and committed defender, strong in the tackle and always willing to overlap, providing balance to his team's left flank.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/06/30
Exeter City
Cambridge UnitedSigned
2024/01/10
Ross CountyExeter CityTransfer
2022/06/30
Charlton AthleticRoss CountySigned
2019/07/01
Rotherham UnitedCharlton AthleticTransfer
2019/06/29
Charlton AthleticRotherham UnitedLoan Ended
2019/01/09
Rotherham UnitedCharlton AthleticLoan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Cambridge United
FA Cup2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
3
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
123
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
2
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
3
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
2
Be Fouled Per Game
2