Ben Doak
Contract Until: Jun 30, 2026
Profile
Nationality
Scotland
Jersey Number
50
Position
Attacker
Preferred Foot
right
Debut
Jan 29, 2022
Place of Birth
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Date of Birth
Nov 11, 2005
Age
19
Weight
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Height
173 cm
Career Summary
Form Index
| Season | League | Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/2023 | Premier League | 6.53 |
| 2023/2024 | Premier League | 6.43 |
| 2024/2025 | Championship | 7.09 |
Overall Average: 6.68
Total Seasons: 3
Player Traits
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Finishing | 36 |
| Dribbling | 64 |
| End Product | 52 |
| Creativity | 59 |
| Movement | 27 |
| Physicality | 49 |
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Appearance
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Minutes Played
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Assists
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Rating
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Goals
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Started
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Career
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Ben Doak is one of the most exciting prospects in Scottish football who made his way through the ranks after emerging from Celtic's youth system and then joined Liverpool in 2022. He quickly made his debut there and became the youngest Scottish player to ever play in the Premier League. Liverpool then loaned him out to Middlesborough where he is currently honing his skills and impressing everyone with his impactful performances.
The right winger has been a key player for them and his presence on the right wing makes him a valuable asset for the club. His electrifying pace and ability to beat defenders has drawn comparisons with Mohamed Salah. Several Premier League clubs namely Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town have shown interest but Liverpool have rejected initial bids upto £15 million since they value him at £25 million.
| Name | Ben Gannon Doak |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | November 11, 2005 |
| Place of Birth | Dalry, North Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Country | Scotland |
| Position | Right Winger |
| Current Club | Middlesbrough (on loan from Liverpool) |
| National Team | Scotland |
| Jersey Number | 50 (Middlesbrough) |
| Age | 19 |
| Parents | Not publicly disclosed |
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Ben was born on November 11, 2005 in Dalry, North Ayrshire, Scotland into a family which motivate him to join football and had a rich heritage as well. Ben's grandfather Martin Doak was a former professional footballer amassing over 300 appearances for Greenock Morton. The Liverpool loanee started his career with local club Dalry Rovers before moving to Ayr United, after which he finally joined Celtic's youth academy. His rapid progression led to him making his senior debut at the age of 16.
Ben is renowned for his explosive speed, great dribbling skills, and direct approach which are three must have aspects in a winger. Doak primarily plays a right-winger and loves to take on his opponents and provide dangerous crosses into the box. Doak even made it into a list of his own this season which is having the most carries (39) into the penalty area ranking him fourth among players from Europe's top five leagues. This record of his surpassed even Mbappe's and Salah's metrics this season.
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As of 2025, Ben Doak's net worth is estimated to be £8 million, which is due to his salary and brand endorsements.
| Year | Club | Weekly Salary | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | Liverpool FC | £15,000 | £780,000 |
| 2024–25 | Middlesbrough (on loan) | £5,000 | £260,000 |
As of now, there is no news regarding Ben Doak's wife/partner since the youngster has chosen to keep his social life private.
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Ben Doak's footballing career began at local club Dalry Rovers, after which he joined Ayr United and then Celtic's academy. His rapid progression led to him making his debut for the Celtics' senior team at the age of 16. Liverpool then noticed his abilities and potential and signed him in 2022. Initially, the youngster struggled to get game time but did play for the U-18, U-21 sides, and got 10 appearances for the senior team. Liverpool have now loaned him to Middlesbrough for the 2024-2025 season, where he is doing well in the Championship.
As for his international career, Doak had already represented Scotland's U-16 after which he was called up for the U-17 side. Doak was then called up for the U21 squad in 2022 despite being just 16 years old. He made his debut for them as a substitute against Northern Ireland in September 2022 and scored within seven minutes. This made him the youngest player ever to score for Scotland's U21 side. Doak finally received his ultimate goal, which was long overdue for him. He also received a call-up for Scotland's senior team as part of their provisional squad for the UEFA Euros 2024.
| Years | Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | Celtic | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–2024 | Liverpool FC YL | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| 2022–2024 | Liverpool U21 | 16 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022–2024 | Liverpool | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024–Present | Middlesbrough (loan) | 24 | 3 | 7 |
| Year | Country | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | Scotland U17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022–2024 | Scotland U21 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | Scotland | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Ben has won the Scottish Premiership with Celtic in the 2021-2022 season in which he made two senior appearances. He then won his second title with Liverpool which was the English League Cup in the 2023-2024 season. Doak made an appearance for them in the third round match against Leicester City. Although, Doak did not appear in the finals, he is eligible to receive the winners medal due to his participation in the earlier stages.
Individually, Doak was longlisted in 2023 for BBC Young Personality Of The Year. He won his first individual award which was the EFL Young Player Of The Month in November 2024 for Middlesborough for his ecstatic performances and five assists in that month.
| Club | Trophy | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic | Scottish Premiership | 2021–22 |
| Liverpool | English League Cup | 2023–24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ben Doak?
Ben Doak was born on November 11, 2005, and is 19 years old.
In which position does Ben Doak play?
Ben Doak primarily plays as a right-winger.
Ben Doak plays for which country?
Ben Doak plays for Scotland's national team.
Where was Ben Doak born?
Ben Doak was born in Dalry, North Ayrshire, Scotland.
What is the net worth of Ben Doak?
Ben Doak’s net worth is estimated to be around £8 million.
Does Ben Doak have a girlfriend?
As of now, there is no news regarding Ben Doak's wife/partner since the youngster has chosen to keep his social life private.
