Ben Jackson (footballer, born 2003)

Benjamin Harvey Jackson (born 3 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Aldershot Town.

Ben Jackson

Personal information
Full name	Benjamin Harvey Jackson[1]
Date of birth	(2003-09-03) 3 September 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth	Hillingdon, England
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[2]
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Aldershot Town
Number	5
Youth career
0000–2020	Watford
2020–2022	Brighton & Hove Albion
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–2025	Brighton & Hove Albion	0	(0)
2024	→ Livingston (loan)	0	(0)
2025	→ Queen's Park (loan)	7	(0)
2025–	Aldershot Town	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 4 August 2025 (UTC)

Club career

Jackson began his career in the youth academy of Watford, before transferring to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2020. He signed his first professional contract in 2022.^[3]

In July 2024, Jackson signed a contract extension until 2025 with the Seagulls, before signing for Scottish side Livingston on a season-long loan.^[4][5][6][7] In January 2025, Jackson was recalled from his loan spell with Livi. He immediately joined Queen's Park on a loan deal until the end of the 2024-25 season.^[8]

On 31 July 2025, Jackson agreed to join National League club, Aldershot Town, following a successful trial period.^[9]

Honours

Queen's Park

• Scottish Challenge Cup runner-up: 2024–25^[10]