History of Ben Davies (footballer, born 1993) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 21, 2026

Ben Davies is a Welsh professional footballer prominent as a left-back and centre-back. He currently plays for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League and is a key member of the Wales national team. Born in 1993, Davies has established himself as a reliable and versatile defender known for his work rate and tactical awareness. He is a consistent performer for both club and country, contributing defensively and occasionally in attack.

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1958: First World Cup appearance since 1958

In 2022, Ben Davies helped Wales qualify for the FIFA World Cup, their first tournament appearance since 1958.

April 1993: Benjamin Davies birth

Benjamin Thomas Davies was born in April 1993. He is a Welsh professional footballer.

August 2012: First-team debut against West Ham United

On 25 August 2012, Ben Davies made his first-team debut for Swansea City against West Ham United in the Premier League, coming on as a substitute in a 3–0 home win.

September 2012: Selected for Wales squad

In September 2012, Ben Davies was selected for the Wales squad for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.

October 2012: Full international debut

On 12 October 2012, Ben Davies made his full international debut in a 2–1 win against Scotland.

November 2012: New contract with Swansea

On 23 November 2012, Ben Davies signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract with Swansea.

2012: Regular starter for Swansea

In 2012, Ben Davies became a regular starter for Swansea following an injury to Neil Taylor.

2012: Wales national team debut

In 2012, Ben Davies debuted for the senior Welsh national team against Scotland at the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification.

2012: Professional debut for Swansea City

In 2012, Ben Davies made his professional debut for Swansea City in the second Premier League game of the 2012–13 season against West Ham United.

January 2013: First professional goal for Swansea City

In January 2013, Ben Davies scored his first professional goal for Swansea City in a 3–1 Premier League win against Stoke City.

January 2013: First goal for Swansea

On 19 January 2013, Ben Davies scored his first goal for Swansea against Stoke City, becoming Swansea's youngest scorer in the Premier League at 19 years and 270 days.

February 2013: Football League Cup final

On 24 February 2013, Ben Davies started at left-back in the 2013 Football League Cup final at Wembley Stadium, where Swansea beat Bradford City 5–0 to win their first major trophy.

September 2013: Second and third Premier League goals

In September 2013, Ben Davies scored his second and third Premier League goals for Swansea, against West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal respectively.

December 2013: Contract extension with Swansea

On 24 December 2013, Ben Davies signed a one-year contract extension with Swansea.

July 2014: Signed by Tottenham Hotspur

In July 2014, Ben Davies was signed by Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee and made his debut in a Europa League game against AEL Limassol.

November 2014: First start for Tottenham in the league

In November 2014, Ben Davies made his first start for Tottenham Hotspur in the league in a 2–1 away win at Hull City.

2014: FIFA World Cup qualification

In 2014, Ben Davies played for Wales in the FIFA World Cup qualification.

March 2015: Unused substitute in League Cup Final

On 1 March 2015, Ben Davies was an unused substitute for the 2015 League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, in which Tottenham were beaten 2–0 by Chelsea.

2016: Qualified for UEFA Euro 2016

Ben Davies was a member of the Wales side who qualified for UEFA Euro 2016. In Wales' opening match, Davies provided a crucial goal-line block. Wales went on to start every match for Wales as they made a surprise run to the tournament semi-finals, losing to eventual champions Portugal.

2016: Premier League goal against Hull City

During the 2016–17 season, Ben Davies scored his first Premier League goal for Tottenham against Hull City.

2016: UEFA Euro 2016

In 2016, Ben Davies represented Wales at UEFA Euro 2016, reaching the semi-finals.

January 2017: First goal for Tottenham

On 8 January 2017, Ben Davies scored his first goal for Tottenham in an FA Cup tie against Aston Villa.

March 2017: New contract at Tottenham

On 9 March 2017, Ben Davies signed a new four-year contract at Tottenham, extending his deal to 2021.

2017: Goal against Newcastle United

In the opening match of the 2017–18 season, Ben Davies scored a goal in a 2–0 win away to Newcastle United.

July 2019: New contract with Tottenham

In July 2019, Ben Davies signed a new 5-year contract with Tottenham.

2020: Wore the armband in a friendly against England

Ben Davies first wore the captain's armband in a friendly against England in 2020.

2020: Goal against Stoke City in EFL Cup

During the 2020–21 season, Ben Davies scored his first goal in over three years in the EFL Cup tie against Stoke City.

2020: UEFA Euro 2020

In 2020, Ben Davies represented Wales at UEFA Euro 2020.

2020: Selected for Wales Euro 2020 squad

In May 2021 he was selected for the Wales squad for the delayed UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.

May 2021: Selected for Wales Euro 2020 squad

In May 2021, Ben Davies was selected for the Wales squad for the delayed UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.

November 2021: Regular starter under Antonio Conte

In November 2021, Ben Davies returned to being a regular starter under the management of Antonio Conte, playing as a left-sided centre-back.

2021: Graduated from the Open University

In the summer of 2021, Ben Davies was awarded a 2:1 degree in economics and business from the Open University.

2021: New contract at Tottenham

On 9 March 2017, Ben Davies signed a new four-year contract at Tottenham, extending his deal to 2021.

November 2022: Named in Wales squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup

In November 2022, Ben Davies was named in the Wales squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

2022: League goal against Bournemouth

During the 2022–23 season, Ben Davies scored a league goal against Bournemouth on 29 October.

2022: FIFA World Cup qualification

In 2022, Ben Davies helped Wales qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

2022: Named vice-captain

In 2022, following Gareth Bale's retirement, Ben Davies was named vice captain of the Wales national team.

December 2023: Goal against Brighton and Hove Albion

In December 2023, Ben Davies scored his first goal of the 2023–24 season with a header from Pedro Porro's corner kick in a 4–2 defeat away to Brighton and Hove Albion on 28 December 2023.