Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer |
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| Nationality | Scottish |
| Date of Birth | 11/11/2005 |
| Age | 20 years |
| Birthplace | Dalry, North Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Ben Gannon-Doak
28/10/2026
Ben Gannon-Doak registered an assist in Bournemouth's 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Aston Villa. He was substituted in the 63rd minute of the match, which was reported in late October 2026.
09/03/2026
Gannon-Doak spoke publicly on BBC Scotland's A View From The Terrace about how his Christian faith has helped him through three surgeries in three years. He was recovering from a hamstring injury sustained on Scotland duty, and said he had felt a renewed sense of faith after a knee injury at 17.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Scottish winger and attacking midfielder who plays for Premier League club AFC Bournemouth and the Scotland national team. Born Ben Doak, he later adopted the double-barrelled surname Gannon-Doak, reportedly to reflect both parents' names, when he joined Bournemouth in 2025. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Preferred Foot | Right |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christian faith; he has spoken publicly about his faith helping him through injury rehabilitation |
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Career
| Youth | Began at local club Dalry Rovers, then Ayr United before joining Celtic |
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| Celtic | Made senior debut in January 2022 and became the club's second-youngest ever player |
| Liverpool | Signed in 2022; senior debut in a League Cup match against Derby County; became the youngest Scottish player to appear in the Premier League |
| Middlesbrough (loan) | Spent the 2024 season on loan; named EFL Young Player of the Month in November |
| AFC Bournemouth | Joined in August 2025 in a transfer reported at £25 million; registered as Ben Gannon-Doak on joining |
| Honours | Scottish Premiership (2021/22) with Celtic |
| International | Represented Scotland at under-16, under-17 and under-21 levels; scored on Under-21 debut in September 2022; senior debut against Poland in September 2024; sustained a hamstring injury while on international duty in November 2025 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was originally registered under the surname Doak. | |
| 2. Became the youngest Scottish player to appear in the Premier League. | |
| 3. Became the youngest Scotland Under-21 scorer at that age level. | |
| 4. Was included in Scotland's provisional squad for UEFA Euro 2024 but withdrew through injury. |
