Ben Nelson (field hockey)

Benjamin 'Ben' Nelson (born 2 February 2000)^[1] is a field hockey player from Ireland.^[2][3]

Ben Nelson

Personal information
Full name	Benjamin Nelson
Born	(2000-02-02) 2 February 2000 (age 25) Ireland
Playing position	Forward
Club information
Current club	Lisnagarvey
National team
Years	Team	Caps	Goals
2021–	Ireland	19	(5)
Medal record Men's field hockey Representing  Ireland EuroHockey Championship II 2021 Gniezno

Personal life

Nelson has an older brother, Matthew, who also represents Ireland internationally in field hockey.^[4][5]

Field hockey

Domestic league

In the Irish Hockey League, Nelson represents Lisnagarvey Hockey Club.^[6][7]

Senior national team

Nelson made his senior international debut for Ireland in 2021.^[8] He earned his first senior cap at the EuroHockey Championship II in Gniezno, where he won a bronze medal.^[9][10]

Following his debut, Nelson did not return to the national squad in 2024. He competed throughout the 2024–25 FIH Pro League season, finishing as Ireland's second highest scorer.^[8] He has most recently been named in the squad for the 2025 EuroHockey Championship II in Lousada.^[11][12][13]