Ben Goodliffe

Ben David Goodliffe (born 19 June 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre back for club Southend United.

Club career Early career Born in Watford, He made his senior debut on 7 February 2017 in a 5–0 FA Trophy win over Sutton United. He scored once in 12 Premier League 2 appearances across the 2017–18 season. He made his debut on 4 August 2018 away to former club Boreham Wood, with Goodliffe sent off late on as Dagenham lost 1–0. He scored his first goal for the club on 1 December 2018 with a 90th-minute equaliser in a 2–1 win over Hartlepool United. In January 2019, his loan was extended until the end of the season. He scored once in 33 league matches during the 2018–19 National League.

Sutton United In July 2019, Goodliffe joined Sutton United of the National League. He scored twice in 35 league appearances during the 2019–20 campaign, Sutton United were promoted to EFL League Two as champions of the National League at the end of the 2020–21 season, with Goodliffe having made 34 appearances and scoring one goal. On 29 June 2021, it was announced that Goodliffe had signed a new contract with the club, with his previous contract about to expire. He made his League Two debut on 7 August 2021 in a 2–1 defeat to Forest Green Rovers.

Colchester United Goodliffe signed for Colchester United on 28 June 2024 on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

On 10 August 2024, during Goodliffe's first league appearance for Colchester against Wimbledon, he scored twice in the first 10 minutes of the match before being forced off through injury after a coming together with a Wimbledon player. Colchester Manager Danny Cowley later confirmed that Goodliffe had dislodged three teeth and suffered two fractures in his mouth during the incident.

On 25 January 2025, Goodliffe joined National League side Southend United on loan for the remainder of the season.

Southend United On 8 July 2025, Goodliffe signed for Southend United on a permanent basis for a free transfer signing a two-year deal with the club following his previous loan spell at the club during the second half of the prior season.

International career Goodliffe has captained the England Colleges team. In March 2020, Goodliffe was named in the England C squad for the first time.

Personal life He is the son of Jason Goodliffe, who played non-League football and was the interim manager of the first team at Sutton United. Goodliffe worked as a personal trainer whilst playing for Sutton United, prior to their promotion to League Two.

2017–18

Dagenham & Redbridge (loan)

2022–23 EFL League Two|League Two

2023–24 EFL League Two|League Two

Colchester United 2024–25 EFL League Two|League Two

Southend United (loan) 2024–25 National League

EFL Trophy runner-up: 2021–22

Southend United FA Trophy: 2025–26

Individual National League Team of the Season: 2020–21 Sutton United Player of the Season: 2021–22