R. Benson is a professional football player from Republic of Ireland, born on May 7, 1992 in Athlone.

Which team does R. Benson play for?

R. Benson plays as a Midfielder for Derry City in the Premier Division.

What are R. Benson's career statistics?

Over 11 seasons with 4 teams, R. Benson has made 171 appearances, scored 21 goals and provided 1 assists.

How has R. Benson performed?

In the 2025 season, R. Benson has made 10 appearances, played 415 minutes, scored 1 goals and provided 0 assists with an average rating of 6.9.

What position does R. Benson play?

R. Benson plays as a Midfielder. Created :chances chances and made :tackles tackles.

When does R. Benson play next?

R. Benson will next play for Derry City against Bohemians on July 25, 2025 at 18:45 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

How old is R. Benson?

R. Benson is 33 years old and is in the experienced veteran of their career.

What are R. Benson's physical attributes?

R. Benson is 178 cm tall and weighs 77 kg.

What are R. Benson's shooting statistics?

R. Benson has converted :goals goals from 3 shots this season (33% conversion rate).

What are R. Benson's passing statistics?

R. Benson has completed :accurate passes out of :total (:accuracy% accuracy).

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R. Benson

Derry City (Coach: T. Lynch )

Age

Nationality

Republic of Ireland

Height

178 cm

Weight

77 kg

Current Season

Appearances

Goals

Assists

415

Minutes

Overview Statistics Fixtures

Career_progression

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2025/2026

Games

Goals

Assists

Derry City (10 Games_short)

Dundalk (0 Games_short)

Premier Division, First Division

2024/2025

Games

Goals

Assists

Premier Division, FAI Cup

2023/2024

Games

Goals

Assists

Premier Division, FAI Cup +2

2022/2023

Games

Goals

Assists

Premier Division, FAI Cup

2021/2022

Games

Goals

Assists

UEFA Europa League

Season	Team	Games	Goals	Assists	Minutes	G/90	Cards
2025/2026 Current	Derry City (10) Dundalk (0)	10	1	0	415	0.22	0
2024/2025	Dundalk	31	4	1	2,331	0.15	8
2023/2024	Dundalk	15	1	0	798	0.11	4 / 1
2022/2023	Dundalk	31	4	0	1,972	0.18	6
2021/2022	St Patrick's Athl.	26	5	0	2,007	0.22	2
2020/2021	St Patrick's Athl.	17	2	0	1,450	0.12	2
2019/2020	Dundalk	20	1	0	1,132	0.08	3
2018/2019	Dundalk	4	0	0	360	0.00	1
2017/2018	Dundalk	2	0	0	210	0.00	0
2016/2017	Dundalk	11	3	0	569	0.47	2
2015/2016	UCD	4	0	0	360	0.00	1

171

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Career_goals

Career_assists

Scoring_rate_declined

Advanced Metrics

2025/2026 Season

6.9

Avg Rating

Good

Min/Game

415 Total_minutes

Goal Involvement

1G + 0A

Total Goals

Total Assists

0.1

Goals/Game

Assists/Game

Goal Involvement

Performance Insights

Most Productive: Goal Scorer

Shot Efficiency: Needs Improvement (33.3%)

Discipline Level: Excellent

Playing Time: Substitute (42min)

Career Timeline - R. Benson

11 Seasons

Total Goals

↗ +1 vs First Season

Total Assists

→ Stable vs First Season

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

2,007 Minutes 77 Min/Game 0.19 Goals/Game

2020/2021

St Patrick's Athl.

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

1,450 Minutes 85 Min/Game 0.12 Goals/Game

2019/2020

Dundalk

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

1,132 Minutes 57 Min/Game 0.05 Goals/Game

2018/2019

Dundalk

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

360 Minutes 90 Min/Game

2017/2018

Dundalk

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

210 Minutes 105 Min/Game

2016/2017

Dundalk

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.8

Rating

569 Minutes 52 Min/Game 0.27 Goals/Game

2015/2016

UCD

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

360 Minutes 90 Min/Game

Career Overview

Seasons

171

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Teams

11,604

Minutes

Yellow Cards

Red Cards

Season History

Season	Team	League	Appearances	Goals	Assists	Minutes
2025/2026	Derry City Dundalk	Premier Division First Division	10	1	0	415
2024/2025	Dundalk	Premier Division FAI Cup	31	4	1	2,331
2023/2024	Dundalk	Premier Division UEFA Europa Conference League FAI Cup AIFF Super Cup	15	1	0	798
2022/2023	Dundalk	FAI Cup Premier Division	31	4	0	1,972
2021/2022	St Patrick's Athl.	Premier Division FAI Cup	26	5	0	2,007
2020/2021	St Patrick's Athl.	FAI Cup Premier Division	17	2	0	1,450
2019/2020	Dundalk	Premier Division UEFA Champions League FAI Cup UEFA Europa League League Cup	20	1	0	1,132
2018/2019	Dundalk	UEFA Europa League	4	0	0	360
2017/2018	Dundalk	UEFA Champions League	2	0	0	210
2016/2017	Dundalk	UEFA Champions League UEFA Europa League	11	3	0	569
2015/2016	UCD	UEFA Europa League	4	0	0	360