Ben Doak, born on 11 November 2005, is a Scottish forward who primarily alarms as a right winger for Middlesbrough. Standing at 5ft 9in (1.76m) tall and weighing in at 10st 3lb (65kg), Doak can be identified on the pitch by his number 50 jersey. While his current home is Middlesbrough, this young player has represented Scotland on an international level, further ingraining his name in the realm of football.
Doak began his professional football journey with Celtic, joining the Scottish Premiership as a trainee in July 2020. His stint at Celtic might have been short-lived, however, it was far from insignificant. In his debut season, 2021 - 2022, Doak made two first team appearances in league matches, making his mark early in his career.
Shortly after making headway at Celtic, Doak transferred to Liverpool in the Premier League, England, in March 2022. The transfer fee for the young player was around £600k, an indication of his budding potential. Doak continued showing his skill at Liverpool, making two first team appearances in the season 2022 - 2023, and an additional appearance in the season 2023 - 2024.
In a further testament to his growing reputation, Doak moved from Liverpool to Middlesbrough, still within the Championship in England, on loan in August 2024. Taking the challenge in stride, Doak has made 24 first team appearances and has scored three goals in league matches within the current 2024 - 2025 season.
The promising youngster also participated in the Nations League 2024 - 2025 for Scotland, showcasing his potential on a broader stage with four starts and two appearances as a substitute. As a player whose career is still in its relative infancy, Ben Doak has shown that he is one to watch on the football pitch, carving his legacy one match at a time.
