Ben Tilney
Introduction
Benjamin Rowland Tilney (born 28 February 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for League One side Milton Keynes Dons. He played on loan at Histon and Brackley Town in the 2015–16 season.
Playing career
Milton Keynes Dons
Tilney joined Milton Keynes Dons' academy in 2004, progressing through several age groups and featuring several times for the club's development squad. In an April 2013 interview, he revealed that Lionel Messi was his football idol, that La Liga was his favourite league and that his favourite position was in central attacking midfield. In October 2014, he signed professional terms with the club until June 2016. On 11 September 2015, he joined Southern Premier side Histon, initially on a one-month deal which was later extended. On 13 October, he scored his first goal as a professional in a 4–1 win over Rushden & Diamonds. On 26 March 2016, Tilney joined National League North side Brackley Town on a one-month loan, and made three appearances for the club.
He made his debut for the Dons on 9 August 2016, and marked his debut with a 25-yard goal in a 3–1 win over Newport County in an EFL Cup match at Rodney Parade.
Club statistics
- As of 6 December 2016
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Histon (loan) | 2015–16 | Southern Premier | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 1 | ||
| Brackley Town (loan) | 2015–16 | National League North | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| Milton Keynes Dons | 2015–16 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016–17 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 2 | ||