Ben Easton Close (born 8 August 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for National League club Eastleigh, on loan from Doncaster Rovers.
[6] On 12 September 2014, he made his professional debut, coming on as a 43rd minute substitute for Nigel Atangana in a 3–1 away win against Yeovil Town, for the campaign's Football League Trophy.
[7] Close made his League Two debut on 16 September, again from the bench in a 3–0 home success against Dagenham & Redbridge.
[8] After playing only 4 games for Pompey in 2016–17, on 31 January 2017, he joined National League side Eastleigh on loan until the end of the season.
[9] On 26 May 2017 Close signed a new one-year contract at Pompey, with the club holding an option for an additional year.