What Happened to Ben Davies – The Defender Liverpool Signed But Never Played?
Liverpool’s Signing of Ben Davies in 2022 remains one of the most perplexing and overlooked transfers in recent memory. Despite being brought in by Jurgen Klopp as a central defender, Davies never featured for Liverpool in a competitive match. The Barrow-in-Furness-born defender, once highly sought after, ended up spending more time on loan than with the first team at Anfield, leaving many fans wondering what went wrong.
After signing for Liverpool, Davies was expected to add depth to a defense that faced injury struggles. However, despite being fit and available, he found himself behind Jordan Henderson and Fabinho in the pecking order, even though both were naturally midfielders. He also couldn’t surpass other defenders like Nat Phillips and Rhys Williams, who were preferred over him, leaving him with zero appearances for the Reds.
After his time at Liverpool, Davies embarked on a journey in the Championship with Sheffield United before moving to Rangers in the Scottish Premiership in 2022. With 58 appearances for Rangers, it seemed like the defender found some stability in his career. However, his next move saw him go to Birmingham City on loan, where he has been performing admirably.
In a recent interview, Davies expressed his contentment with life at Birmingham, hinting that he would be open to making the move permanent if the opportunity arises. He mentioned, “I’m really enjoying it here, so if the opportunity arose, I’d consider it seriously.” Yet, he also stressed that the decision lies with his agent and the club, leaving his future uncertain.
Despite the oddity of his transfer to Liverpool, the club did manage to make a profit when selling him, meaning the saga wasn’t as wasteful as it initially seemed. However, the mystery of Ben Davies’ time at Liverpool will likely remain one of the more bizarre chapters in the club’s transfer
history.
