A closer look at Ben Mee, defender for Deportrio in Baller League UK Season 4 — career, honours and what he brings to the 6v6 game.
Ben Mee: Baller League UK Player Spotlight
Ben Mee is a defender for Deportrio in Baller League UK Season 4. A former Manchester City, Burnley and Brentford player, he brings genuine professional experience to the 6v6 format.
Ben Mee is a rugged, left-footed centre-back who spent more than a decade in the Premier League with Burnley and Brentford. A Manchester City academy graduate, he captained Burnley for six seasons and became one of the most respected defenders in the English top flight before his retirement in 2026.
His arrival at Deportrio caused a genuine stir in the Baller League world — a 37-year-old ex-Premier League captain stepping into the 6v6 arena. Mee’s reading of the game, physicality and leadership make him a marquee addition to Micah Richards’ side.
Career
Ben Mee built his professional career at Manchester City, Burnley and Brentford. That grounding in the full-sided game — the positioning, the decision-making and the technical standards — translates neatly to the fast, high-tempo Baller League, where the Game Changers demand quick thinking and composure under pressure.
Honours & achievements
- Burnley captain for six seasons
- Championship winner with Burnley (2015–16)
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