Ben Purrington

Ben Purrington (born 20 May 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left back, left wing-back, left midfielder or left winger for club Exeter City.

Plymouth Argyle
Purrington was born in Exeter, Devon. He joined the Plymouth Argyle youth academy in September 2005 when he was nine. He signed his first professional contract in May 2013. Seven months later, Purrington made his first-team debut in a League Two match against Oxford United, and scored his first senior goal in his fourth match; an FA Cup tie with Port Vale.

He soon became a regular in the side after an injury suffered to teammate Gary Sawyer at the beginning of the 2016–17 season.

Rotherham United
On 30 January 2017, Purrington completed a move to Championship side Rotherham United for a reported £300,000 fee, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract. He made his debut in a 1–0 away defeat to Bristol City on 4 February 2017.

Loans to AFC Wimbledon and Charlton Athletic
Purrington joined League One club AFC Wimbledon on 1 August 2018 on loan for the 2018–19 season. He scored his first goal for Wimbledon in an FA Cup tie against Halifax Town on 1 December 2018. He was recalled to Rotherham United on 10 January 2019.

On the same day as his recall, Purrington joined League One club Charlton Athletic on loan until the end of the season.

Charlton Athletic
On 2 July 2019, Purrington joined Charlton Athletic on a three-year contract.

On 13 June 2022, it was confirmed that Purrington would be leaving Charlton Athletic following the expiration of his contract.

Ross County
On 29 June 2022, Purrington signed a two-year deal at Ross County.

Exeter City
On 11 January 2024, Purrington signed an 18-month contract at Exeter City.

Personal life
Purrington's uncle is former England rugby union player Richard Hill.

Honours
Rotherham United
 * EFL League One play-offs: 2018

Charlton Athletic
 * EFL League One play-offs: 2019