Ben Summers Explained

Ben Summers (born 16 June 2004) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Admira Wacker on loan from Scottish Premiership club Celtic.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Club career

Summers joined Celtic at the age of seven. He signed his first professional contract with the club in June 2020,^[5] which was extended in September 2022.^[6] On 18 March 2023, Summers was named on the bench for Celtic's 3–1 win against Hibernian.^[7] He made his Celtic debut on 16 April 2023, substituted on in the 88th minute, in a 4–1 win away to Kilmarnock.^[8]

International career

Summers was included in the under-21 squad for the first time in March 2023.^[9] He made his debut on 23 March 2023 in a friendly match against Sweden.^{[10] [11]}

Honours

Celtic

• Scottish Premiership: 2022–23

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Celtic B	2021–22	Lowland League	19	7	—		—		0	0	19	7
	2022–23		22	5	—		—		2	0	24	5
	Total		41	12	0	0	0	0	2	0	43	12
Celtic	2022–23	Scottish Premiership	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
Career total			42	12	0	0	0	0	2	0	44	12

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ben Summers . Celtic FC . 17 April 2023.
2. Web site: Who is Ben Summers? Celtic starlet in line for debut profiled.
3. Web site: Ange Postecoglou discusses Ben Summer and Rocco Vata Celtic roles. glasgowtimes.co.uk.
4. Web site: Celtic duo handed senior chance as young pair spotted in Hoops training with Ange Postecoglou's team. dailyrecord.co.uk.
5. Web site: Birthday Bhoy Ben signs first professional contract with Celtic . Celtic FC . 16 June 2020 . 17 April 2023.
6. Web site: Ben Summers extends his stay at Celtic . Celtic FC . 30 September 2022 . 17 April 2023.
7. News: Celtic 3–1 Hibernian. BBC Sport. 18 March 2023. 17 April 2023.
8. News: Kilmarnock 1–4 Celtic. BBC Sport. 16 April 2023. 17 April 2023.
9. Web site: Scotland Under-21 squad: Josh Doig, Leon King & Ben Doak selected for friendlies . BBC Sport . 9 March 2023 . 17 April 2023.
10. Web site: Manchester City duo score but Scotland U21s lose 3-2 to Sweden in friendly . BBC Sport . 23 March 2023 . 17 April 2023.
11. Web site: Ben Summers. Scottish Football Association. 17 April 2023.