*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:01, 28 October 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:30, 8 August 2021 (UTC)
Ben David Goodliffe (born 19 June 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender. He currently plays for Colchester United.
In March 2017, it was announced that Goodliffe would join Wolverhampton Wanderers for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract at the start of the summer transfer window.[5] He scored once in 12 Premier League 2 appearances across the 2017–18 season.[2] On 31 July 2018, Goodliffe joined National League side Dagenham & Redbridge on loan until January 2019.[6] He made his debut on 4 August 2018 away to former club Boreham Wood, with Goodliffe sent off late on as Dagenham lost 1–0.[7] He scored his first goal for the club on 1 December 2018 with a 90th-minute equaliser in a 2–1 win over Hartlepool United.[8] In January 2019, his loan was extended until the end of the season.[9] He scored once in 33 league matches during the 2018–19 National League.[2] He was released by Wolves at the end of the 2018–19 season.[10]
Sutton United
In July 2019, Goodliffe joined Sutton United of the National League.[11] He scored twice in 35 league appearances during the 2019–20 campaign,[2] which was ended prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[12][13] Sutton United were promoted to EFL League Two as champions of the National League at the end of the 2020–21 season,[14] with Goodliffe having made 34 appearances and scoring one goal.[2] He was also included in the National League team of the season as number 5.[15] On 29 June 2021, it was announced that Goodliffe had signed a new contract with the club, with his previous contract about to expire.[16] He made his League Two debut on 7 August 2021 in a 2–1 defeat to Forest Green Rovers.[17]
Colchester United
Goodliffe signed for Colchester United on 28 June 2024 on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[18]
On 10 August 2024, during Goodliffe's first league appearance for Colchester against Wimbledon, he scored twice in the first 10 minutes of the match before being forced off through injury after a coming together with a Wimbledon player. Colchester Manager Danny Cowley later confirmed that Goodliffe had dislodged three teeth and suffered two fractures in his mouth during the incident.[19]
International career
Goodliffe has captained the England Colleges team.[20] In March 2020, Goodliffe was named in the England C squad for the first time.[21]
Personal life
He is the son of Jason Goodliffe, who played non-League football and was the interim manager of the first team at Sutton United.[22] Goodliffe worked as a personal trainer whilst playing for Sutton United, prior to their promotion to League Two.[14]
Career statistics
As of match played 26 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition