Ben Hockenhull
Ben William Hockenhull (born 3 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central defender for EFL League Two club Tranmere Rovers. He will become a free agent on 30 June 2024.
| Hockenhull playing for Brentford B in April 2022. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ben William Hockenhull[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 3 September 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Crewe, England | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Central defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Tranmere Rovers | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2020 | Manchester United | ||
| 2020–2022 | Brentford | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Tranmere Rovers | 3 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Warrington Rylands (loan) | 19 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Chorley (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Spennymoor Town (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 2024 | → Southport (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:47, 27 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
Hockenhull is a product of the Manchester United academy and began his professional career with Brentford, from whom he joined Tranmere Rovers in 2022.
Career edit
Manchester United edit
A central defender, Hockenhull entered the Manchester United academy at age six and progressed to sign a scholarship in 2018.[3][4] Despite having one year remaining on his scholarship, he departed Carrington in July 2020.[5]
Brentford edit
On 23 July 2020, Hockenhull transferred to the B team at Brentford on a two-year contract, with the option of a further year,[3] for an undisclosed fee.[6] After an injury-hit 2020–21 season spent acclimatising to the rigours of professional football, Hockenhull progressed during the early months of 2021–22 to training with the first team and at times, captaining the B team.[7] He was a part of the B team's 2021–22 London Senior Cup-winning squad and transferred away from the club in May 2022.[8] During two seasons with Brentford B, Hockenhull made 54 appearances and scored one goal.[8]
Tranmere Rovers edit
On 27 May 2022, Hockenhull signed a two-year contract with League Two club Tranmere Rovers, effective 10 June 2022.[9][10] Hockenhull made his debut with a start in a 1–0 EFL Trophy group stage win over Crewe Alexandra on 18 October 2022 and three days later,[11] he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Warrington Rylands on a loan that was later extended until the end of the 2022–23 season.[12][13] He made 20 appearances in all competitions during his spell.[14]
In August 2023 Hockenhull joined National League North club Chorley on a one-month loan.[15] He followed this with similar moves to Spennymoor Town in November 2023,[16] and Southport in January 2024.[17] He was recalled in April 2024.[18] Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, he was released upon the expiration of his contract.[19]
Personal life edit
Hockenhull is the son of former football manager Andy Hockenhull.[20]
Career statistics edit
- As of 15 October 2023
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Tranmere Rovers | 2022–23[11] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Warrington Rylands (loan) | 2022–23[14] | Northern Premier League Premier Division | 19 | 0 | ― | ― | 1[b] | 0 | 20 | 0 | ||
| Chorley (loan) | 2023–24[21] | National League North | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ― | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearance in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearance in FA Trophy
Playing style edit
Hockenhull has been described as an "imposing central defender" with "the ability to win the ball in the air, but is also a talented defender with the ball at his feet".[22]
Honours edit
Brentford B
- London Senior Cup: 2021–22[8]
References edit
- ^ "EFL Squad List 2020/21 & U21 Registered Contract Players" (PDF). p. 23. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ Ben Hockenhull at WorldFootball.net
- ^ a b "Ben Hockenhull signs for Brentford B from Manchester United". www.brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ^ "Man Utd Under-18 intake 2018/19 season". www.manutd.com. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ^ "Ben Hockenhull joins Brentford". www.manutd.com. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ^ "2020 Summer Transfer Window round-up". www.brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ ""It's about having the mentality to keep going every day"". www.brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ a b c "Ben Hockenhull heads to Tranmere Rovers on permanent deal". www.brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Ben Hockenhull joins Tranmere!". www.tranmererovers.co.uk. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Tranmere sign Brentford defender Hockhenhull". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Games played by Ben Hockenhull in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ^ @RylandsFC (21 October 2022). "✍🏻⚽️NEW SIGNING⚽️✍🏻 We are pleased to announce the signing of @BenHockenhull1 from @TranmereRovers on loan until January. Welcome to the club Ben! #WeAreRylands" (Tweet). Retrieved 24 October 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ @RylandsFC (13 January 2023). "⚽️✍🔵 Ben Stays 🔵✍⚽️ We are delighted to announce that @BenHockenhull1 loan from @TranmereRovers has been extended to the end of the season! #WeAreRylands" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 January 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "Warrington Rylands | Appearances | Ben Hockenhull | 2022–2023". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ "Ben Hockenhull makes short loan move to Chorley". www.tranmererovers.co.uk. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "Ben Hockenhull makes Spennymoor loan move". www.tranmererovers.co.uk. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Ben Hockenhull joins Southport on short loan". www.tranmererovers.co.uk. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ Cunliffe, Joe (11 April 2024). "Ben Hockenhull Recalled".
- ^ "2023/24 retained and released list". www.tranmererovers.co.uk. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ Templeman, Ian. "Sandbach United starlets progress". www.nwcfl.com. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ^ Ben Hockenhull at Soccerway. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "Middlesex Senior Challenge Cup Final – Barnet F.C. vs Brentford B". 12 April 2022. p. 15. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
External links edit
- Ben Hockenhull at tranmererovers.co.uk