Rhys Bennett

Rhys Joseph Wright Bennett (born 30 October 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Fleetwood Town.

Early and personal life Bennett is from Denton, Greater Manchester. He attended Stalybridge Celtic Juniors' soccer school as a six-year-old. He went to school at Russell Scott Primary School in Tameside, and Audenshaw High School.

Bennett has spoken about his father David, who committed suicide in October 2025, to help raise awareness of mental health issues.

Career

Manchester United A centre-half, Bennett is a product of the Manchester United academy having joined the club at U10 level. He signed a first professional contract with the club in 2022. Bennett captained the Manchester United U18 FA Youth Cup side to victory in the 2021–22 season. He also scored in the final, a 3–1 win over Nottingham Forest U18. He travelled with the United first team squad on their mid-season training camp to Spain in December 2022, but missed six months at the start of 2023 with injury.

In July 2023, he signed a new professional contract with the club. He was named as part of the senior United match-day side, in December 2023 in an away Premier League tie with West Ham United. In January 2024, he joined EFL League Two side Stockport County on a six-month loan. He made his Stockport league debut on 17 February 2024 against Tranmere Rovers.

On 29 August 2024, Bennett joined League Two club Fleetwood Town on a season-long loan deal.

Fleetwood Town On 31 January 2026, Bennett re-signed for EFL League Two club Fleetwood Town for an undisclosed fee.

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