Portadown Football Club (PFC) is excited to announce the signing of Ben Kennedy, a seasoned midfielder who has played for several clubs in both England and Ireland. Kennedy's senior career began at Stevenage, where he made 167 appearances and scored 31 goals. Following his return to Northern Ireland, he spent four years at Crusaders, where he was a key player, making 109 appearances and contributing 39 goals and 23 assists. Since 2024, Kennedy has been a regular at Ballymena United, where he has made 42 appearances and scored 17 goals and provided 8 assists in his time at the Showgrounds.
David Douglas, PFC's Head of Recruitment and Football Operations, expressed his excitement about Kennedy's addition to the team. 'Ben Kennedy is a unique player who will add to experience, creativity, guile, and goalscoring threat to our team,' Douglas said. 'He is a confident player who brings personality to any team. Obviously, I know Ben from my time at Ballymena and know how positive an influence he is around a changing room and the leadership he shows on the pitch.'
Kennedy's arrival at Portadown is seen as a significant boost for the club, as he brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of goal-scoring and creativity. PFC is eager to see Kennedy contribute to the team's success in the upcoming season. The club would also like to thank Ballymena United for their professionalism and cooperation in this transfer.
