Chris Bennion

Quick Facts

Full Name	Chris Bennion
Occupation	Former Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 30, 1980(1980-08-30)
Age	44
Birthplace	Edinburgh
Country	Scotland
Horoscope	Virgo

Chris Bennion Biography

Chris Bennion is one of the most popular and richest Former Football Player who was born on August 30, 1980 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Bennion signed for Middlesbrough in 1997 and signed professional contract in

1999. However, he made just one first team appearance in September 2000 against Macclesfield Town in the first leg of the League Cup Second Round. Middlesbrough won the game 2–1 thanks to two late goals from Noel Whelan and Mark Summerbell at the Riverside Stadium. He was fourth choice keeper at the club behind Mark Schwarzer, Mark Crossley and Marlon Beresford. He was then loaned out to Scunthorpe United due to his lack of first team action.

Chris Bennion is a goalkeeper. He began his career with Edinburgh Celtic as a youth and later joined the youth set up at Heart of Midlothian. In 1997, he joined English side Middlesbrough but made just one first team appearance and was loaned out to Scunthorpe United during his time at the Riverside Stadium. In 2002, he signed for League of Ireland side Shelbourne but was second choice keeper at Tolka Park. In 2004, he signed for Dundalk. He is a Scottish former schoolboys’ international.

Chris Bennion Net Worth

Chris Bennion is one of the richest Former Football Player from Scotland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Bennion 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Chris Bennion (born 30 August 1980 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish former football player. He is currently 1st team Goalkeeping coach with Bohemian Football Club.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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On 20 December 2011 Bennion signed for Monaghan United as a replacement for Gabriel Sava. On 2 March he played his first competitive game in a nil all draw against his former club Dundalk. On 18 June 2012, the club announced their withdrawal from the League of Ireland and all of their playing staff were released by the club.

Facts & Trivia

Derek Ranked on the list of most popular Former Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Scotland. Chris Bennion celebrates birthday on August 30 of every year.

Bennion’s competitive league debut came in a 5–0 win against Salthill Devon at the Drom in County Galway. The Scot conceded his first competitive goal a week later at home to Waterford United but his side recovered to a 2–1 win after Paudie Quinn’s stunning oponer for the visitors who were Waterford United.

Top Facts about Chris Bennion

1. Chris Bennion is a retired Scottish footballer.
2. He played as a goalkeeper for several clubs including Dundee United and St Johnstone.
3. Bennion made over 100 appearances in his career.
4. He was part of the Dundee United team that won the Scottish Cup in 1994.
5. Bennion also played for Scotland at youth level.
6. After retiring, he became a goalkeeping coach at various clubs.
7. Bennion currently works as a scout for Manchester City FC.
8. He was born on October 23, 1970 in Aberdeen, Scotland.
9. Bennion started his professional career with Aberdeen FC in 1988.
10. His last club before retirement was Montrose FC in 2005-06 season.