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My Take
What I respect about Ben Gibson is the unglamorous path he took. A boy from Nunthorpe who climbed through Middlesbrough's academy and earned his stripes on loan at Plymouth, York and Tranmere before forcing his way into the first team. At 185 cm he is the kind of centre-back whose job is to head away crosses and organize the line rather than chase headlines. I have always had a soft spot for these dependable defensive grafters. He may never trend on social media, but the men who quietly hold a back line together are, to me, the real backbone of any serious football club.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ben Gibson
- Name (Japanese)
- ベン・ギブソン
- Reading
- べん・ぎぶそん
- Born
- January 15, 1993 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
- Origin
- Nunthorpe, United Kingdom
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Gibson born?
Born January 15, 1993 (age 33).
Where is Ben Gibson from?
Ben Gibson is from Nunthorpe, United Kingdom.
What does Ben Gibson do?
Ben Gibson works as association football player.
How tall is Ben Gibson?
Ben Gibson is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.