New ZealandWaine has won the OFC Nations Cup with New Zealand in 2024. He has also been named in the A-League All-Stars squad and has scored goals in the EFL Championship for Plymouth Argyle.
Ben Waine is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward. He began his career with Wellington Phoenix in the A-League before moving to English club Plymouth Argyle in 2023. Waine has also represented the New Zealand national team, earning caps and scoring goals.
Waine is a physical centre-forward known for his strength and aerial ability, making him a target man in the box. He works hard off the ball, pressing defenders and creating space for teammates. His finishing is a key attribute, though he continues to develop his link-up play and consistency.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | EFL Trophy | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 288 |
| 25/26 | League One | 27 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1133 |
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 297 |
| 25/26 | FA Cup | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 424 |
| 25/26 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 24/25 | World Cup qualification Oceania | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 96 |
| 24/25 | EFL Trophy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 157 |
| 24/25 | League One | 25 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 436 |
| 24/25 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 164 |
| 24/25 | FA Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 24/25 | EFL Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| 23/24 | Championship | 32 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 908 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 153 |
| 23/24 | FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 23/24 | EFL Cup | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 168 |
| 22/23 | EFL Trophy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89 |
| 22/23 | League One | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 240 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| 22/23 | A-League Men | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 349 |
| 21/22 | World Cup qualification Oceania | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| 21/22 | World Cup Qualification Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 109 |
| 21/22 | A-League Men Finals Series | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 21/22 | A-League Men | 24 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1304 |
| 2024 | Olympic Games | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 251 |
| 2024 | OFC Nations Cup | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 203 |
| 2022 | Australia Cup | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 257 |
| 2021 | Olympic Games | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 129 |
| 2021 | Australia Cup | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 300 |
| 2019 | Australia Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2019 | U20 World Cup | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 197 |
| 2018 | Australia Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 20/21 | A-League Men | 22 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1204 |
| 19/20 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 438 |
| 19/20 | A-League Men Finals Series | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | A-League Men | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 207 |
| 19/20 | U23-OFC-Championship | 5 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 380 |
| 18/19 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 17 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1434 |
| 18/19 | International Friendlies | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | A-League Men Finals Series | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | A-League Men | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92 |
| 17/18 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 960 |