Ben Godfrey, an English footballer born on 15 January 1998, stands as a distinguished defender with a primary role as a central defender for the Italian squad, Atalanta. Displaying an imposing height of 6ft (1.83m) and a sturdy weight of 12st 6lb (79kg), he dons the number 5 jersey on the field.
The current state of his market value makes an impressive read. Quoted at approximately £8.59 million according to Transfermarkt, Godfrey's contract with Atalanta has a relatively lengthy lifespan stretching up to 30 June 2029, indicating his critical role within the team.
Reflecting on his career history, Godfrey first cut his teeth in professional football during the 2015 - 2016 season with York City, an English club where he made 12 appearances and managed to find the back of the net once. Thereon, the 2016 - 2017 season saw him making the switch to Norwich City where he appeared twice in the first team.
Subsequent seasons brought with them further opportunities and challenges. An eventful 2017 - 2018 season with Shrewsbury Town saw him taking to the field 24 times whilst netting a goal. Godfrey then returned to Norwich City for the 2018 - 2019 season, and further proved his mettle by featuring in 31 matches and scoring four goals. He remained a consistent figure in Norwich City's line-up across the following two seasons (2019 - 2020 and 2020 - 2021), accruing 33 appearances in totality.
Everton came calling next in the 2020 - 2021 season, where Godfrey continued his journey in the English league. He showed considerable proficiency across the following four seasons, amassing 82 appearances in total. However, the 2024 - 2025 season ushered in a fresh challenge as he crossed borders to join Atalanta where he has begun his campaign with one appearance.
Moreover, Godfrey's skill wasn't limited to domestic competitions - he also made his presence felt in coveted international tournaments. In specific, the UEFA Super Cup and Champions League in the 2024 - 2025 season saw him featuring for Atalanta as a substitute in both tournaments.
