Ben Marshall

Ben Marshall (born 29 March 1991) is an English footballer, and former professional, who plays for North West Counties League side Darwen FC. He normally plays as a winger or right back. Born in Salford, Marshall began his career as a youth player with Manchester United. He joined Crewe Alexandra in 2003. He went professional in 2009, with Stoke City, but struggled to break into the first team and went on loan to four clubs. In 2012, he made permanent transfer on deadline day to Leicester City. After only one season with Leicester, he moved to Blackburn Rovers in 2013. After seasons with Blackburn, he signed for Wolverhampton Wanderers on 31 January 2017. He has since then since for Stoneclough FC in the West Lancashire Division League and Darwen FC 1/6/23 who play in the North West County Football League. Club career Early career Ben Marshall started his career in Manchester United's academy as a seven-year-old in 1997. He remained there until 2005, when he joined Dario Gradi at Crewe Alexandra's academy. He spent a total of 4 years at Crewe Alexandra.