Benjamin William White born in Poole, Dorset, started his football career in Southampton football club where he spent eight years before the club released him at age sixteen. White moved to Brighton & Hove Albion even though Leicester City and Bristol City expressed interest in signing him before establishing himself in their youth system.
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| Full Name | Benjamin William White |
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| Dob | 8 October 1997 |
| Pob | Poole, Dorset |
| Height | £16 million |
| Net Worth | 1.86 m |
| Salary | £7.8 million/ Year |
| Wife | Milly Adams |
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| X(Twitter) | ben6white |
Club Career
Brighton & Hove Albion (2016–2021)
White initiated his professional career with Brighton during August 2016 by appearing in their victory against Colchester United (4–0) in the EFL Cup first round. The 2016–17 season brought him appearances in U21 games while also giving him experiences through first-team unused substitutions.
Loan to Newport County (2017–18)
During August 2017 White signed with Newport County on a twelve-month loan agreement to play in League Two. During his loan spell with Newport County he scored once while playing 42 matches which solidified his place in their defensive structure and gained substantial praise for his performance quality.
Loan to Peterborough United (2018–19)
After Brighton granted White an extension of his contract during April 2018 he continued with his development at Brighton's U23 team. Initial January 2019 loan spells at Peterborough United resulted in 16 appearances for the team while scoring a single goal before his return to Brighton.
Loan to Leeds United (2019–20)
White moved to Leeds United through a loan agreement which started on July 1, 2019 to participate in the Championship season. White led Leeds United to third-place in the Championship as the right-back played every single league game (49 matches in total) from his position number 5 shirt. White received the Young Player of the Season award from Leeds while becoming a member of the PFA Championship Team of the Year through his impressive matches.
Breakthrough at Brighton (2020–21)
White signed with Brighton once more after returning to the English city and received a four-year contract in September 2020. The defender played his first match as a Premier League starter when Brighton lost 3–1 to Chelsea on the season kickoff. The dedication of White in his impressive season earned him Brighton's Player of the Season title on June 6 within the same day England gave him his first senior team appearance.
Arsenal Career (2021–Present)
The Arsenal football club purchased White from his former club for £50 million on July 30th 2021. The defender made his debut appearance as Arsenal played Brentford on August 13 while losing the match 2–0. During the 2022–23 campaign White made his position change from center-back to right-back at Arsenal. White secured his first Arsenal goal on March 4, 2023 when he helped his team defeat Bournemouth with a score of 3–2.
White signed a four-year contract extension with Arsenal on March 14, 2024 until June 2028 became the official team member. After signing with the club he participated more than 100 times and solidified his place in the starting lineup at the Emirates Stadium.
International Career
White received his first England team selection on May 25, 2021 during the preliminary roster selection for UEFA Euro 2020. White made his international debut after substituting Jack Grealish during England's successful 1–0 match against Austria which occurred on June 2. A week following the injury of Trent Alexander-Arnold the English team selected White as their substitute player for UEFA Euro 2020. England competed in the tournament without his presence and claimed the second position.
Salary, Contract & Net Worth
White entered a five-year agreement with Arsenal in 2021 through a contract valued at £31.2 million which paid him £6.24 million annually. The extension of his 2024 contract led to his annual wages reaching £7.8 million. His wealth amounts to an estimated £16 million which comes from his sporting career together with sponsorship deals and other business activities.
Personal Life
White and his wife Milly Adams share a union. White started dating his wife Milly Adams at the beginning of 2022 before their engagement happened during their May vacation that year. On May 21, 2023 White married Milly Adams at an intimate wedding ceremony in Old Marylebone Town Hall located in London.
Ben White quotes
I had the love of playing football from a very young age. It was all I wanted to ever do.