Ben Litfin

Ben Litfin (born 25 March 1995) is an Australian footballer who plays for Altona Magic in the NPL Victoria.

Ben Litfin
Personal information
Full name Benjamin Litfin
Date of birth (1995-03-25) 25 March 1995
Place of birth Gold Coast, Australia
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current team
Altona Magic
Youth career
2012–2015 Brisbane Roar
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2015 Brisbane Roar 0 (0)
2014–2015 Brisbane Roar NPL 17 (1)
2015–2016 Gold Coast City 24 (19)
2016–2017 Wellington Phoenix 2 (0)
2016–2017 Wellington Phoenix Reserves 5 (0)
2017 Bentleigh Greens 29 (3)
2018– Altona Magic 32 (7)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 2 December 2020

Club career

Gold Coast City

In the 2016 season, he was temporarily the chief penalty-taker for Gold Coast City,[1] helping him win the golden boot after he scored 19 goals in 20 matches.[2] He also won the Total Compression NPL Player of the month award in May[3] and the Total Compression NPL player of the year award.[4]

Wellington Phoenix

In October 2016, Litfin returned to the A-League when he signed a one-year contract with Wellington Phoenix.[5] Three months after joining Litfin left Wellington Phoenix by mutual consent.[6]

Bentleigh Greens

To start the 2017 season, Ben Litfin made his debut for Bentleigh Greens in a 2–1 FFV Community Shield win over South Melbourne. According to Bentleigh Greens coach John Anastasiadis, he is able to cause difficulties for the opposition deep within their box, befitting the number 10 role.[7]

Inspired Bentleigh Greens to come back 4-4 to draw Pascoe Vale FC with a goal and assist.[8]

Other

Litfin was affirmed as NPL Queensland U-23 Select Team captain in their match versus Brisbane Roar U23.[9]

Honours

References

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