Ben Nugent

English footballer

For the American writer, see Benjamin Nugent.

Ben Nugent

Nugent playing for Cardiff City in 2012

Personal information
Full name|  Ben William Nugent[1]
Date of birth|  (1992-11-29) 29 November 1992 (age 31)
Place of birth|  Welwyn Garden City, England
Height|  1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)[2]
Position(s)|  Defender
Team information

Current team

|  Angkor Tiger
Number|  3
Youth career
2007–2012|  Cardiff City
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2009–2010|  Street|  37|  (3)
2012–2015|  Cardiff City|  12|  (1)
2013–2014|  → Brentford (loan)|  0|  (0)
2014|  → Peterborough United (loan)|  11|  (0)
2014–2015|  → Yeovil Town (loan)|  23|  (1)
2015–2017|  Crewe Alexandra|  59|  (1)
2017–2018|  Gillingham|  23|  (0)
2018–2020|  Stevenage|  57|  (1)
2020–2021|  Barnet|  23|  (0)
2021–2023|  Gloucester City|  52|  (0)
2023–|  Angkor Tiger|  21|  (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07:13, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Ben William Nugent (born 29 November 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Cambodian Premier League club Angkor Tiger.

## Career

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### Cardiff City

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Born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire,[3] Nugent attended Millfield with his sports scholarships[4] before he joined the academy at Championship side Cardiff City in 2007.[4] However, Nugent was released in 2009 by manager Dave Jones.[4][5] But his youth coach Neal Ardley convinced Jones to keep Nugent while he played for Western Premier side Street.[6] Malky Mackay tipped Nugent to be a future captain at Cardiff City.[7]

His professional debut for Cardiff came on 14 August 2012, in a 2–1 defeat to Northampton Town in the League Cup. His first league game came on 17 November, when he came on to replace Ben Turner against Middlesbrough and was awarded Man of the Match. On 24 November, Nugent made his first league start for the Bluebirds in a 2–1 win at Barnsley, and opened the scoring with his first senior goal. Nugent continued to captain the Development Squad, and on 4 January he signed a new deal until 2016.[8] He then went on to start the next day against Macclesfield Town, which Cardiff lost 2–1, knocking them out of the FA Cup. Nugent continued to be a part of match-day squads throughout his debut season and was a substitute as Cardiff sealed promotion to the Premier League with a 0–0 draw at home against Charlton Athletic on 16 April 2013.

Nugent was named Cardiff City Young Player of Year 2012–13.[9]

### Loan spells

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Nugent signed for League One side Brentford on 1 August 2013 on loan until 5 January 2014. He had played for Cardiff in a pre-season friendly at Griffin Park two days previously.[10] He made his Brentford debut on 6 August, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–2 victory over Dagenham & Redbridge in the League Cup.[11] He scored his first goal for the club on 3 September, in a 5–3 victory over Wimbledon in the Football League Trophy, his third appearance.[12] He scored again in the next round, against Peterborough United on 8 October.[13] Nugent made an impact in a 5–0 FA Cup first-round win over Staines Town on 9 November 2013. Having made five appearances for the club, it was announced that Nugent would return to his parent club.[14]

On 13 February 2014, Nugent joined League One side Peterborough United on loan.[15] Nugent made his debut for the club on 14 February 2014, making his first start, in a 0–0 draw against Walsall.[16] Nugent made eleven appearances for the club and returned to his parent club.[17] He was however cup-tied for Peterborough's victory in the 2014 Football League Trophy Final.[18]

On 11 July 2014, Nugent joined Yeovil Town on loan until 4 January 2015.[19] Nugent made his debut for the club on 16 August 2014, making his first start, in a 2–0 loss against Gillingham.[20] Nugent scored his first Yeovil Town goal on 26 December 2014, in a 2–1 loss against Bristol City.[21] A week later, Nugent had his loan spell at Yeovil Town extended until the end of the season.[22] Nugent was then sent off in the 26th minute after elbowing George Waring on 10 January 2015, in a 2–0 loss against Barnsley.[23] After serving a four-match ban,[24] Nugent made his first team return on 7 February 2015, making a start and playing 90 minutes, in a 2–1 win over Crawley Town.[25] However, his first team opportunities was soon limited, due to a rule limiting numbers of loanees[26] and was told to fight for the first-team place.[27] Nugent went on to make twenty-three appearances and scored once for the club before returning to his parent club.

### Crewe Alexandra

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On 3 August 2015, Nugent joined League One side Crewe Alexandra on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal.[28] Upon joining Crewe Alexandra, Nugent believed his move to the club could see his career "some much-needed stability".[29] However, on 9 May 2017, Crewe announced that Nugent had been released by the club.[30]

### Gillingham

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On 15 August 2017, Nugent signed for League One club Gillingham on a one-year contract.[31]

### Stevenage

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Nugent was offered a new contract by Gillingham at the end of the 2017–18 season,[32] but turned it down and signed for Stevenage of League Two.[33] He remained with the club until the end of the 2019–20 season until he was released at the end of the season.[34]

### Barnet

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Nugent signed for National League club Barnet on 8 September 2020.[35]

### Gloucester City

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On 7 October 2021, Nugent transferred to National League North club Gloucester City.[36]

### Angkor Tiger

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In July 2023, Nugent signed for Cambodian Premier League side Angkor Tiger.[37][38] He scored his first goal for the club on 16 September in a 5–2 defeat by Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC.

## Personal life

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Nugent finished in the top three in the 1500 metres national championship, but decided to focus on football instead.[4] Nugent's father Richard was also a footballer and also played for Stevenage and Barnet.[4]

## Career statistics

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As of match played 3 May 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition  Club  | Season  | League  | National Cup  | League Cup | Other  | Total

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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals
Street | 2009–10[39] | Western League Premier Division  | 37 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 38 | 3
Cardiff City | 2012–13[40] | Championship | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 14 | 1
2013–14[41] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0
2014–15[42] | Championship  | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0
Total  | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 14 | 1
Brentford (loan)  | 2013–14[41] | League One | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[b] | 2 | 5 | 2
Peterborough United (loan)  | 2013–14[41] | League One  | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | 11 | 0
Yeovil Town (loan)  | 2014–15[42] | League One  | 23 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 29 | 1
Crewe Alexandra | 2015–16[43] | League One  | 39 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 42 | 1
2016–17[44] | League Two  | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 24 | 0
Total  | 59 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 66 | 1
Gillingham | 2017–18[45] | League One  | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3[b] | 0 | 27 | 0
Stevenage | 2018–19[46] | League Two  | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 36 | 0
2019–20[47] | League Two  | 23 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 28 | 0
Total  | 57 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 64 | 1
Barnet | 2020–21[48] | National League | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 1[c] | 0 | 24 | 0
2021–22[48] | National League  | 2  | 0  | —  | —  | —  | 2  | 0
Total  | 23  | 0  | 2  | 0  | —  | 1  | 0  | 26  | 0
Gloucester City | 2021–22[48] | National League North | 21  | 0  | 0  | 0  | —  | 2[c] | 0  | 23  | 0
2022–23[48] | National League North  | 31  | 0  | 0  | 0  | —  | 3[c][d] | 0  | 34  | 0
Total  | 52  | 0  | 0  | 0  | —  | 5  | 0  | 57  | 0
Angkor Tiger | 2023–24[48] | Cambodian Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Career total  | 297 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 336 | 9

1. ^ Appearance in Western League Cup
2. ^ a b c d e f g Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
3. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
4. ^ Appearance(s) in National League North Play-Offs

## Honours

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Cardiff City

* Football League Championship: 2012–13

Individual

* Cardiff City Young Player of the Year: 2012–13

## References

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1. ^ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 11\. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
2. ^ Ben Nugent at Soccerbase
3. ^ Yousif, Layth. "Stevenage sign former Gillingham defender Ben Nugent on a free transfer". The Comet. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
4. ^ a b c d e "How new star Ben Nugent was actually released by Cardiff City". South Wales Echo. 27 November 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
5. ^ "Cardiff City defender Ben Nugent enjoying life as a football star". South Wales Echo. 19 March 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
6. ^ "Bluebirds so close to losing their teenage talent Ben Nugent". South Wales Echo. 27 November 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
7. ^ "Malky Mackay hails Cardiff City young gun Ben Nugent". South Wales Echo. 26 November 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
8. ^ Terry Phillips (4 January 2013). "Cardiff City youngster Ben Nugent signs new contract to 2016". South Wales Echo. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
9. ^ "Cardiff City defender Ben Nugent goes from Street to Premier League in three years". Western Daily Press. 2 May 2013. Archived from the original on 1 September 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
10. ^ "Defender arrives on loan". Brentford F.C. 1 August 2013. Archived from the original on 1 September 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
11. ^ "Brentford 3 – 2 Dagenham and Redbridge". BBC Sport. 6 August 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
12. ^ "Brentford 5 – 3 Wimbledon". BBC Sport. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
13. ^ "Peterborough United 2 – 1 Brentford". BBC Sport. 8 October 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
14. ^ "Ben Nugent departs Brentford". Brentford F.C. 6 January 2014. Archived from the original on 1 September 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
15. ^ "Big Ben Signs". Peterborough United FC. 13 February 2014. Archived from the original on 1 September 2014.
16. ^ "Peterborough United 0 – 0 Walsall". BBC Sport. 14 February 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
17. ^ "Meet the team to win the League One play-offs". Peterborough Today. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
18. ^ "Posh v Colchester Match Preview". The Posh. 2 April 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
19. ^ "Ben Nugent: Cardiff City defender joins Yeovil Town on loan". BBC Sport. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
20. ^ "Gillingham 2–0 Yeovil Town". BBC Sport. 16 August 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
21. ^ "Bristol City 2–1 Yeovil Town". BBC Sport. 26 December 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
22. ^ "NUGENT EXTENDS LOAN". Yeovil Town F.C. 5 January 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
23. ^ "Barnsley 2 – 0 Yeovil Town". BBC Sport. 10 January 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
24. ^ "PREVIEW: YEOVIL TOWN V CRAWLEY TOWN". Yeovil Town F.C. 6 February 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
25. ^ "Yeovil Town 2 – 1 Crawley Town". BBC Sport. 7 February 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
26. ^ "PREVIEW: YEOVIL TOWN V GILLINGHAM". Yeovil Town F.C. 20 February 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
27. ^ "Cardiff City defender Ben Nugent told to fight for Yeovil Town place". Western Gazette. 23 February 2015. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
28. ^ "Young defender completes permanent deal". Cardiff City. 3 August 2014. Archived from the original on 7 August 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
29. ^ "Ben Nugent grateful for permanent Crewe move". BBC Sport. 4 August 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
30. ^ Crewe Alexandra Retained List 2017, CreweAlex.net. Retrieved: 9 May 2017.
31. ^ "Ben Nugent: Gillingham sign former Crewe Alexandra defender". BBC Sport. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
32. ^ "Lee Martin: Gillingham release captain and Scott Wagstaff and Jake Hessenthaler". BBC Sport. 18 May 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
33. ^ "Ben Nugent: Stevenage sign former Gillingham defender". BBC Sport. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
34. ^ "Stevenage 2020/21 Retained & Released List". stevenagefc.com. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
35. ^ "Welcome to Barnet, Ben Nugent!". barnetfc.com. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
36. ^ "City sign Nugent". Gloucester City AFC. 7 October 2021. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
37. ^ "Welcome player Ben William Nugent who has officially joined Angkor Tiger Football Club". facebook.com. 2 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
38. ^ Incredible Cambodia Re-energised Ben Nugent's Career | The Englishman Talks Football, Fans & Food, retrieved 26 November 2023
39. ^ "Player's Appearances – Nugent Ben". football.mitoo. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
40. ^ "Games played by Ben Nugent in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
41. ^ a b c "Games played by Ben Nugent in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
42. ^ a b "Games played by Ben Nugent in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
43. ^ "Games played by Ben Nugent in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
44. ^ "Games played by Ben Nugent in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
45. ^ "Games played by Ben Nugent in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
46. ^ "Games played by Ben Nugent in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
47. ^ "Games played by Ben Nugent in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
48. ^ a b c d e Ben Nugent at Soccerway. Retrieved 9 July 2021.

## External links

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* Ben Nugent at Soccerbase
* Ben Nugent at Global Sports Archive

*[Apps]: League appearances
*[Gls]: League goals