Ben Doak, born on 11 November 2005, hailing from Scotland, is a spry 19-year old forward who now predominantly plays as a right winger for Middlesbrough. Stooping to a modest 5ft 9in (1.76m) tall and tipping the scales at 10st 3lb (65kg), he can be spotted donning the number 50 jersey. Beyond his club commitments, Doak has had the honour of representing the Scottish national team.
In July 2020, Doak embarked on his professional path, joining Celtic in the Scottish Premiership as a trainee. His debut season, the 2021-2022 campaign, saw him stepping up to the challenge, making two first-team appearances in league matches despite his nascent entry into the football arena.
No stranger to change, in March 2022, Doak swapped the formidable Celtic Park for Anfield. He was transferred from Celtic to Liverpool in the English Premier League for a sum in the region of £600k. The 2022-2023 season at Liverpool marked Doak's maiden voyage into English league competition, where he tested the waters with two first team appearances. This drip-feed of on-pitch experience continued into the 2023-2024 season, where Doak made a single first team appearance.
In an unexpected twist, in August 2024, Doak migrated from Liverpool's famous red corner to the less distinguished Middlesbrough in the Championship. The move, albeit on loan, signifies an interesting chapter in his career. The current season, 2024-2025, has seen Doak secure a commendable 21 first team appearances and net two goals in league matches since his arrival at Middlesbrough.
Doak's international commitments have seen him participate in the Nations League 2024-2025 for Scotland, earning himself a credible four starts and two appearances as a substitute. Only time will tell whether this young Scot can ultimately crystallise his obvious potential into consistent, high-calibre performances.
