Ben Growdon

Ben Growdon - Content Writer at Football Park

Ben has held a keen interest in writing since a very young age, and has eyed up a career in sports journalism since he was 12. Football is a sport close to Ben's heart, and he has great eye for detail when watching the game, with an interest in becoming a match reporter when graduating Southampton Solent University.

Ben has the experience to write a wide range of article types. From features, quotes pieces and match reports, to transfer news and SEO-driven pieces, Ben holds all the tools to write an engaging, informative articles.

Ben holds extensive knowledge of the Premier League and other top European divisions, but is also remarkably confident in writing about the 92, with an article of his getting noticed by Irish company Balls. Ben has been writing for Football Park since March 2025, and on top of writing for VAVEL, he also works in club media for Eastleigh and Winchester City, where he has worked on various different platforms including X and Instagram.

At Solent, Ben has also taken part in multiple soccer nights, which included reporting live from a National League South fixture. Ben has a deep connection for the sport and, with cricket, is keen to work vastly in these areas, covering matches, conducting interviews, or even commentary.