Ben Rix

Ben Rix
Personal information
Full name Benjamin Rix
Date of birth (1982-12-11) 11 December 1982
Place of birth Wolverhampton, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing position Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2009 Crewe Alexandra 128 (4)
2005 → Scarborough (loan) 1 (0)
2006 → Bournemouth (loan) 11 (0)
2009 St. Blazey A.F.C. 0 (0)
Total 140 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Benjamin "Ben" Rix (born 11 December 1982 in Wolverhampton) is an English former professional footballer who played most recently for League One side Crewe Alexandra until he was released by mutual consent on 22 January 2009. He played as a midfielder.

Career

Rix joined Crewe Alexandra as a schoolboy, signing as a professional in January 2001. He made his debut in October and make 22 appearances in his first season, most as a substitute. The following season, he was more involved with the team starting 17 games and making six appearances as a substitute. He was developing well and was a regular the next season but a number of injuries limited his appearances. He did not make a single appearance in 2005–06 because of injury and he moved to Scarborough and A.F.C. Bournemouth on loan.

On 22 January 2009, Crewe Alexandra confirmed that Rix had left the club by mutual consent.[1]

In September 2009 Rix signed for Cornish South West Peninsula League Premier Division side St. Blazey A.F.C..

On 3 March 2010 Rix announced his retirement from the game.

References

  1. ↑ "Rix agrees mutual exit". Sky Sports. 22 January 2009. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2009.


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