Biography
Who is Ben Davies?
Early life and background
Benjamin Thomas Davies was born in Neath, United Kingdom. During his youth, his family relocated to Denmark for work, where he spent three years living in Viborg. While in Denmark, he developed his football skills playing for the youth team at Viborg FF. He eventually returned to Wales to continue his development.
Before turning professional, he attended Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera-Bro Dur. He is fluent in the Welsh language. His path into the professional game began in the academy system at Swansea City, which provided the foundation for his future career in the Premier League.
Club career at Swansea City and Tottenham
Ben Davies made his professional debut for Swansea City in August 2012, entering as a substitute during a match against West Ham United. He quickly established himself as a regular starter in the Premier League. In January 2013, he scored his first professional goal against Stoke City, becoming the youngest player to score for Swansea in the Premier League at that time. He helped the club secure the Football League Cup in the 2012–13 season.
In July 2014, he transferred to Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year contract. Over his time with the club, he has been deployed in various defensive positions, including as a left-back and a left-sided centre-back under different managers such as Antonio Conte. His tenure at the club has included several contract extensions, most recently keeping him at the club until 2027. He has contributed goals across multiple seasons, including league goals against Hull City, Newcastle United, and Coventry City F.C.
International football career
Ben Davies earned his first senior cap for the Wales men's national association football team in October 2012 during a qualification match against Scotland for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. His international career spans over a decade and includes appearances in several major tournaments. He was part of the squad that reached the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2016 and also represented his country at UEFA Euro 2020.
He played a role in helping Wales qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, marking the nation's first appearance in the tournament since 1958. He has served as vice-captain for the team and reached his 100th international appearance in October 2025 during a match against Belgium. He has been a consistent presence in the Welsh defense throughout his international tenure.
Education and personal life
Outside of his professional football commitments, he has focused on academic pursuits. In the summer of 2021, he completed a degree in economics and business from the Open University, balancing his studies with his playing career over five years. He furthered his education in September 2025 by graduating from the PFA Business School with an award from the University of Portsmouth.
He maintains connections within the football community beyond his teams. For instance, former Tottenham Hotspur teammate Son Heung-min is the godfather to his children.
Birthday and age
Ben Davies was born on April 24, 1993, which makes Ben 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Ben shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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