Boreham Wood Football Club are excited to announce the signing of Ben Whitfield, who joins the club on a short-term loan deal from Barrow AFC until mid-December.
Technically gifted and known for his pace and flair, ‘Tricky Ben’ has enjoyed a successful career spanning over 300 appearances across the EFL and National League.
Born in West Yorkshire, Whitfield learnt his trade in the academy system at Bradford City before joining Guiseley following his release from the Bantams.
His senior career began in January 2014 when he joined EFL Championship side AFC Bournemouth. Although he was unable to make the breakthrough at the Cherries, a series of loan spells provided the platform for Whitfield to establish himself in the senior game.
A particularly impressive spell at Kidderminster Harriers saw him score six goals in 29 appearances, with his performances earning him both the club’s Player of the Year and Supporters’ Player of the Year awards.
That form helped Whitfield earn a permanent move to Port Vale in 2018, before he made the switch to National League football with Torquay United. It was at Plainmoor where the winger enjoyed another standout period, once again picking up his club’s Player of the Year award.
Whitfield then continued his career in the National League with Stockport County before making the step back into the EFL with Barrow AFC. After a loan spell with Burton Albion, he has now made the move to Boreham Wood, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a reputation for creating chances and entertaining supporters.
Now, he’s ready for his next chapter at Meadow Park and can’t wait to get started.
“It’s great to be here. Speaking to the gaffer and having played against his teams, he’s someone I really want to work for. The intensity he works at is good for me as a player, can’t wait to work under him”, he said.
Manager Luke Garrard commented: “Really happy to get Ben signed, he is someone that over the years of me being a manager he’s been a constant thorn in our side with his trickery and qualities in the final third of the pitch.
He will add much needed competition on the top line and comes with a wealth of experience which will only aid us in the coming weeks.
He trained today and has settled in already which is a great indicator to the group we have in the building and the buy in he’s already shown at such an early stage.
I look forward to working with ‘whits’ and seeing him cultivate relationships in the coming days.”
Welcome to the Wood, Ben Whitfield.
