Benjamin Rix (born 11 December 1983) is an English former professional
footballer
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who played as a
midfielder.
Career
Rix joined
Crewe Alexandra as a schoolboy, signing as a professional in January 2001. He made his debut in October and make 22 appearances in his first season, most as a substitute. The following season, he was more involved with the team starting 17 games and making six appearances as a substitute. He was developing well and was a regular the next season but a number of injuries limited his appearances. He did not make a single appearance in
2005–06 because of injury and he moved to
Scarborough and
AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth () is a professional association football club based in Kings Park, Boscombe, a suburb of Bournemouth, Dorset, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest division of English club football. Formed in 1899 as B ...
on loan.
On 22 January 2009,
Crewe Alexandra confirmed that Rix had left the club by mutual consent.
In September 2009 Rix signed for Cornish
South West Peninsula League Premier Division side
St. Blazey A.F.C.
On 3 March 2010 Rix announced his retirement from the game.
References
External links
Ben Rix player profileat crewealex.net
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1982 births
Living people
Footballers from Wolverhampton
English men's footballers
Men's association football midfielders
Crewe Alexandra F.C. players
Scarborough F.C. players
AFC Bournemouth players
Nea Salamis Famagusta FC players
Expatriate men's footballers in Cyprus
Cypriot Second Division players
English Football League players
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