Biography
Who is Ben Halloran?
Early life and education
Ben Halloran was born in Cairns, Australia. He completed his schooling at Brisbane State High School. During his formative years, he focused on developing his skills in the Australian association football system. He eventually transitioned into professional league play, establishing himself as a winger.
Club career in Australia and Germany
Ben began his professional career with Gold Coast United, making his debut as a substitute during the 2010-11 season. During that time, he played 17 games and scored four goals, including a standout performance against Adelaide United. After Gold Coast United ceased operations, Ben joined Brisbane Roar in May 2012 on a three-year deal. He scored his first goal for the Roar against Sydney FC. During his tenure at Brisbane, he scored four goals in total, including an 83rd-minute winner against Adelaide United.
In May 2013, he moved to the German 2. Bundesliga club Fortuna Düsseldorf for a transfer fee of approximately 400,000 dollars. He debuted for the club in October 2013. He later secured a move to 1. FC Heidenheim in June 2015, signing a three-year contract. He debuted for that team in July 2015 during a victory against 1860 Munich.
International experience
Ben represented the Australian men's national under-20 soccer team, recording six appearances and one goal. He was named to the provisional squad for the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup Qualifiers but did not ultimately join the final team. In 2014, he was selected for Australia's provisional 30-man squad for the FIFA World Cup.
His international debut occurred in a friendly match against South Africa on May 26, 2014. He made his first World Cup appearance on June 13, 2014, as a substitute during a match against Chile.
Recent career and achievements
Ben joined V-Varen Nagasaki in January 2018. He ended his time in Europe to return to the A-League with Adelaide United in August 2018. He scored a crucial 119th-minute winner against Melbourne City in the elimination final. In his second season with the club, he scored 12 total goals. He later signed a two-year contract extension in March 2020.
In early 2022, he briefly joined FC Seoul on a two-year contract, but the deal was terminated by mutual consent in June 2022. He returned to Adelaide United for a second stint, where he scored 7 goals in 49 league appearances before his release in 2024. In June 2024, the player announced a return to Brisbane Roar. His career honours include winning the FFA Cup twice with Adelaide United and the National Youth League Championship with Gold Coast United.
Birthday and age
Ben Halloran was born on June 14, 1992, which makes Ben 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Ben shares the date with 46 other famous people.
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