Saint Etienne 
Ligue 2 May 15
Ligue 1DRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-0
Last updated on July 26, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Benjamin Craig Old
23 years old
Position
Midfielder
Height
173 cm
Weight
66 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
13 Aug 2002 - New Zealand
Birth City
Auckland
Ranking
3rd
— Ligue 2
Statistics of B. Old — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
30
Starts
20
Minutes played
1905
Goals
1
Average rating
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
1055 - 84%
Key passes / Assists
14 key passes / 2 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
12 committed / 37 drawn
Duels won %
48% (98/204)
Dribbles success %
36% (15/42)
Total / on target shots
15 shots / 10 on target
📊 General
Appearances
39
Starts
25
Minutes played
2374
Goals
2
Average rating
6.68/10
Cards
2
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
1256 - 19%
Key passes / Assists
19 key passes / 2 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
18 committed / 43 drawn
Duels won %
47% (116/245)
Dribbles success %
35% (19/55)
Total / on target shots
18 shots / 12 on target
Standings Ligue 2 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Estac Troyes | 34 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 60 | 33 | +27 | 67 | LWWWL |
| 2 |  Le Mans | 34 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 50 | 31 | +19 | 62 | WDDWD |
| 3 |  Saint Etienne | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 59 | 38 | +21 | 60 | WLLLW |
| 4 |  RED Star FC 93 | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 45 | 37 | +8 | 58 | DWWLW |
| 5 |  Rodez | 34 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 45 | 39 | +6 | 58 | WWDWW |
| 6 |  Reims | 34 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 53 | 35 | +18 | 56 | WDDWD |
| 7 |  Annecy | 34 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 49 | 39 | +10 | 52 | LWWWD |
| 8 |  Montpellier | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 41 | 31 | +10 | 51 | DLWWD |
| 9 |  PAU | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 48 | 62 | -14 | 45 | LLLWW |
| 10 |  Dunkerque | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 53 | 45 | +8 | 43 | LLWLL |
| 11 |  Guingamp | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 42 | 49 | -7 | 40 | LLLLD |
| 12 |  Grenoble | 34 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 33 | 39 | -6 | 39 | WWDLD |
| 13 |  Clermont Foot | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 38 | 44 | -6 | 37 | WWDLD |
| 14 |  Nancy | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 35 | 52 | -17 | 37 | WWDLD |
| 15 |  Boulogne | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 34 | 49 | -15 | 36 | LLLLD |
| 16 |  Laval | 34 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 30 | 48 | -18 | 32 | WDWLD |
| 17 |  Bastia | 34 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 23 | 39 | -16 | 28 | LWDWL |
| 18 |  Amiens | 34 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 37 | 65 | -28 | 24 | LLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Saint Etienne
B. Maubleu
G. Larsonneur
I. Touré
A. Dodote
A. Souhmahoro
B. Old
Chico Lamba
D. Appiah
E. Annan
J. Le Cardinal
João Ferreira
K. Pedro
M. Bernauer
M. Nadé
S. StojkoviÄ
A. Boakye
A. Kanté
A. Moueffek
F. Tardieu
I. Cardona
I. Miladinović
J. Mouton
L. Gadegbeku
M. Jaber
N. El Jamali
P. Eymard
Z. Davitashvili
D. N'Guessan
J. Duffus
L. Stassin
M. Paalberg
Career of B. Old since 2018
2025/2026
Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne39Apps
2Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne14Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025
New Zealand
New Zealand4Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2023/2024
Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix29Apps
5Goals
4Assists
Rating
2022/2023Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix22Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix26Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2020/2021Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/2021
Wellington Phoenix II
Wellington Phoenix II13Apps
3Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Wellington Phoenix II
Wellington Phoenix II12Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2025/2026Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne30Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne14Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025New Zealand
New Zealand4Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2023/2024Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix29Apps
5Goals
4Assists
Rating
2022/2023Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix20Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix24Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2020/2021Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/2021Wellington Phoenix II
Wellington Phoenix II13Apps
3Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Wellington Phoenix II
Wellington Phoenix II12Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2024
Wellington Phoenix
→
Saint Etienne
Free
Wellington Phoenix
Saint Etienne
HONOURS
OFC Nations Cup
Oceania
2024
Winner
A-Leagues All Stars Men
World
2024
Winner
LAST MATCHES
May 09
Ligue 2WIN
Goals0
Assists1
Rating
5-0
May 02
Ligue 2LOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-1
Apr 25
Ligue 2LOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-3
Apr 18
Ligue 2LOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-0
BIOGRAPHY
B. Old is a professional footballer currently playing for Saint Etienne in the Ligue 2. A native of Auckland in New Zealand, he converted his natural talent into a professional career through hard work and dedication. His profile as a midfielder is enhanced by his dimensions — 173 cm tall and 66 kg — ideal for the professional game. His ability to drive forward while maintaining his defensive duties makes him one of the most versatile players in the squad. Over the course of his career, he has represented several clubs — Wellington Phoenix, New Zealand, New Zealand U17 — each step adding depth to his footballing education. His honours include OFC Nations Cup, A-Leagues All Stars Men, achievements that reflect sustained excellence throughout his professional career. As 2025/2026 unfolds, he continues to deliver performances that justify his place in Saint Etienne's squad. His daily commitment and consistency make him a respected figure in Saint Etienne's dressing room.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May |
Rodez
|
0-0 | 90 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 2 | 1 | 4/6 | 0/0 |
| 09 May |
Amiens
|
5-0 | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | 2 | 3 | 4/7 | 0/0 |
| 02 May |
Rodez
|
2-1 | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 2 | 0 | 6/12 | 0/0 |
| 25 Apr |
Estac Troyes
|
0-3 | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 3 | 6/6 | 0/0 |
| 18 Apr |
Bastia
|
2-0 | 90 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 0 | 4/6 | 0/0 |