Ben Hamer

Benjamin John Hamer (/ˈheɪmər/; born 20 November 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Swansea City.[3]

Ben Hamer
Hamer celebrating winning the League One title with Charlton Athletic in 2012
Personal information
Full name Benjamin John Hamer[1]
Date of birth (1987-11-20) 20 November 1987[2]
Place of birth Chard, England
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[2]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Swansea City
Number 18
Youth career
2004–2006 Reading
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2011 Reading 0 (0)
2006–2007 → Crawley Town (loan) 45 (0)
2007–2008 → Brentford (loan) 20 (0)
2008–2009 → Brentford (loan) 45 (0)
2010–2011 → Brentford (loan) 10 (0)
2011 → Exeter City (loan) 18 (0)
2011–2014 Charlton Athletic 114 (0)
2014–2018 Leicester City 12 (0)
2015 → Nottingham Forest (loan) 0 (0)
2015 → Bristol City (loan) 4 (0)
2018–2021 Huddersfield Town 22 (0)
2019–2020 → Derby County (loan) 25 (0)
2021– Swansea City 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:44, 16 January 2021 (UTC)

Career

Early career

Hamer was born in Chard, Somerset, and is a Bristol City fan.[4] His family moved to Germany at the age of 3 and, consequently, he is a fluent German speaker.However, when he was 8, his family came back to England. He attended Holyrood Community School in Chard which is near to his birthplace. His footballing ability led to a spell playing for Somerset at county level, where he was spotted by a Reading scout. He signed for Reading at the age of 15.

Loan to Crawley Town FC

Having risen through the youth academy at Reading, Hamer went on loan to Crawley Town for the 2006–07 season, where he missed just one league game and was named as Player of the Season.[5]

Loans to Brentford

On 4 July 2007, Hamer signed a new one-year contract to keep him at Reading until the end of the 2007–08 season.[6] He joined Brentford in an initial one-month loan deal on 11 August 2007,[7] which was subsequently extended to 14 October 2007.[8] Brentford re-signed Hamer in an emergency loan deal on 1 January 2008, following an injury to their first choice 'keeper, Simon Brown.[9] On 28 January 2008, his loan was extended to the end of the 2007–08 season.[10]

He signed a new one-year deal with Reading and returned to Brentford for a third loan spell on a season-long loan on 17 June, and was Andy Scott's first choice goalkeeper for the 2008–09 season, in which Brentford were champions of League Two.[11] As well as winning a League Two Champions medal, Hamer also won the Puma Golden Glove award for League 2 having recorded 20 clean sheets within the season.[12]

On 18 June 2009, Hamer signed a new two-year contract and was expected to jostle with Adam Federici for the Number 1 jersey. On 31 August, Hamer was loaned back to Brentford for a fourth spell with the Bees.[13][14]

Loan to Exeter City

On 18 January 2011, Hamer joined League One side Exeter City on a three-month loan deal.[15] Hamer made his Exeter City debut against Walsall on 22 January 2011.

Charlton Athletic
Hamer celebrating winning the League One title with Charlton Athletic in 2012

On 1 August 2011, Hamer joined Charlton Athletic on a three-year contract and was immediately handed the number one jersey.[16] He made his debut on 23 August 2011 against his former club Reading in the League Cup first round and helped Charlton to a 2 – 1 win. After some initial nervous performances he cemented his place in the team, making crucial saves throughout Charlton's title winning League One campaign. He clinched promotion to the Championship with Chris Powell's side in April 2012, with a 1 – 0 win over Carlisle United and continued to play regularly for the Addicks during the 2012–13 season. A series of injuries resulted in hamer playing fewer matches in the 2013–14 season.

Leicester City

After several weeks of strong speculation about Hamer's move to Leicester City, it was finally confirmed on 22 May 2014, by Hamer himself on social media. Hamer says he made the move to the newly promoted Foxes for the chance to play Premier League football.[17] He made his debut in a 1–0 defeat at home to Shrewsbury Town in a League Cup second round tie. Following an injury to Kasper Schmeichel whilst on international duty, Hamer made his Premier League debut on 13 September, putting in a very good performance and keeping a clean sheet as Leicester secured a 1–0 win at Stoke City, their first victory since returning to the Premier League.[18]

He played his second game for Leicester against Premier League champions, Manchester City in a 0–1 home defeat on 13 December. After playing 7 games for Leicester, Hamer lost his place when on 6 January 2015, Leicester signed experienced goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer from Chelsea to help cover for the injured Kasper Schmeichel.[19] In the 2016–17 season, Hamer started Leicester's sixth Champions League group game, giving him his Champions League debut. Leicester lost 5–0 to FC Porto.[20]

Loan to Nottingham Forest

On 25 July 2015, Hamer joined Championship side Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan deal.[21] However, he returned to Leicester on 4 August after the loan was cut short due to Nottingham Forest's financial issues.[22]

Loan to Bristol City

On 11 August 2015, Hamer joined Championship side Bristol City on season-long loan deal.[23] However, he returned to Leicester City on 17 November 2015 after making only five appearances for the club.[24]

Huddersfield Town

On 1 June 2018, Huddersfield Town announced the signing of Hamer on a free transfer once his contract ended on 1 July. Huddersfield fans were not impressed when Hamer was named number 1 for the 2020-21 season but his performances have won over the fans.[3]

Derby County (loan)

On 8 August 2019, Hamer joined Derby County on loan for the 2019–20 season as back up for Kelle Roos.[25] He made his debut and kept a clean sheet in a 1–0 win at Scunthorpe United in the EFL Cup first round. On 30 November 2019, Hamer made his league debut[26] and thereafter became first choice keeper.

Swansea City

On 15 January 2021, Ben Hamer completed a permanent move to Swansea City, for an undisclosed fee. He signed an 18 month contract.

Career statistics
Hamer playing for Brentford in 2008
As of 9 January 2021
Club statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Reading 2006–07[27] FA Premier League 000000—00
2007–08[28] Premier League 000000—00
2008–09[29] Championship 0000000000
2009–10[30] Championship 001020—30
2010–11[31] Championship 0000200020
Reading Total 0010400050
Crawley Town (loan) 2006–07[32] Conference National 45010—1[lower-alpha 1]0470
Brentford (loan) 2007–08[28] League Two 200001000210
2008–09[29] League Two 45020101[lower-alpha 2]0490
2010–11[31] League One 100000000100
Brentford Total 750202010800
Exeter City (loan) 2010–11[31] League One 18000001[lower-alpha 2]0190
Charlton Athletic 2011–12[33] League One 410001000420
2012–13[34] Championship 4100010—420
2013–14[35] Championship 3203020—370
Charlton Athletic Total 11403040001210
Leicester City 2014–15[36] Premier League 801010—100
2015–16 Premier League 000000—00
2016–17[37] Premier League 0000001[lower-alpha 3]010
2017–18[38] Premier League 401040—90
Leicester City Total 120205010200
Bristol City (loan) 2015–16[39] Championship400010—50
Huddersfield Town 2018–19[40] Premier League 701000—80
2019–20[41] Championship 000000—00
2020–21[42] Championship 1501010—170
Huddersfield Town Total 220201000250
Derby County (loan) 2019–20[41] Championship 2500020—270
Swansea City 2020–21[42] Championship 00———00
Career totals 3130100180403460
  1. Appearance in FA Trophy
  2. Appearance in the Football League Trophy
  3. Appearance in UEFA Champions League

Honours

Brentford

Charlton Athletic

Individual

References
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