Benjamin Mark Seymour (born 16 April 1999) is an English professional

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who plays as a forward for National League South club Hampton & Richmond Borough.

Career

In April 2017, after progressing through

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's academy, Seymour signed his first professional contract with the club. On 18 July 2017, Seymour signed for National League South club

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on loan. Seymour made eight appearances for Weston-super-Mare, joining Southern League West club

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at the culmination of his loan with Weston-super-Mare. At Bideford, Seymour scored 21 league goals in 33 games during the 2017–18 season. Ahead of the 2018–19 season, Seymour returned to the National League South, signing for Gloucester City on loan. After one goal in twelve appearances for the club, Seymour joined Southern League club Dorchester Town on loan, scoring 14 goals in 26 games in the remainder of the season for the club. On 13 August 2019, Seymour made his professional debut for Exeter, starting in a 4–1 EFL Cup loss against

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. He then made his league debut as a late substitute in a 2–2 draw against

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. He scored his first goal for Exeter in an EFL Trophy tie against

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on 6 October 2020. On 30 September 2021, Seymour along with

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joined

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club

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on a one-month loan deal. On 21 January 2022, Seymour joined National League South side

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on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season. Following Exeter's promotion at the end of the 2021–22 season, Seymour was released by the club. Following his release from Exeter City, Seymour signed for Southern League Premier Division South side Plymouth Parkway. On 24 May 2023, Seymour agreed to join National League South side, Hampton & Richmond Borough ahead of the 2023–24 campaign. He was awarded the National League South Player of the Month award for October 2023 having scored four goals across the month.

Career statistics

Honours

Individual * National League South Player of the Month: October 2023

References

1999 births Living people Footballers from Watford Men's association football forwards English men's footballers Exeter City F.C. players Weston-super-Mare A.F.C. players Bideford A.F.C. players Gloucester City A.F.C. players Dorchester Town F.C. players Yeovil Town F.C. players Bath City F.C. players Plymouth Parkway F.C. players Hampton & Richmond Borough F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players Southern Football League players {{England-footy-forward-1990s-stub