Benjamin David "Ben" Thatcher (born November 30, 1975 in Swindon, Wiltshire) is a professional association football player, currently with Ipswich Town. He has played for a number of English clubs, and has featured in more than 300 English league games from his position as a left-sided defender.
He represented England's under-21 national team, but has chosen to represent the Wales national team in his senior years, for whom he has earned seven ca...
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Benjamin David "Ben" Thatcher (born November 30, 1975 in Swindon, Wiltshire) is a professional association football player, currently with Ipswich Town. He has played for a number of English clubs, and has featured in more than 300 English league games from his position as a left-sided defender.
He represented England's under-21 national team, but has chosen to represent the Wales national team in his senior years, for whom he has earned seven caps.
As a youth, Thatcher played Sunday League football for various amateur teams in London, before attending the Football Association (FA)'s School of Excellence at Lilleshall.
Before joining the professional ranks of top flight football, Thatcher studied unsuccessfully for two years at Canterbury Christ Church University. He was a distinguished player for their University 1st team and represented England University XI. Thatcher was the first member of Canterbury Christ Church University to represent his nation.
Upon graduation, he signed his...
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