Nigeria’s Benjamin Fredrick joins Belgium Pro League side FCV Dender from Brentford

Nigeria international Benjamin Fredrick has sealed a loan transfer move to Belgian side FCV Dender from English club Brentford this season.

 

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Dender confirmed his arrival by saying: “We are delighted to announce the arrival of Benjamin Fredrick. The 20-year-old defender is on loan from English club Brentford this season.

“Just in time for the start of the new season! Benjamin Fredrick joins our squad. The right-footed defender is on loan from English side Brentford. He’s only 20 years old, but he’s already played for the Nigerian national team. He completed his youth development in Nigeria until his move to Brentford in 2023.”

Meanwhile, Brentford confirmed the exit of the player by saying: “Brentford B defender Benjamin Fredrick has made the switch to Belgian Pro League side FCV Dender on a season-long loan for the 2025/26 campaign, subject to FA and Premier League approval as well as international clearance.”

Fredrick signed for the west Londoners from Nigerian side Simoiben FC in the summer of 2023, initially on loan before his move was made permanent in April 2024.

He ended the 2024/25 season as Brentford B’s Players’ Player of the season following fine displays which saw the Bees lift the U21 Professional Development League title and get to the Premier League Cup final.

The defender rounded off an impressive year by making his senior international debut for Nigeria in the 2025 Unity Cup final against Jamaica as the Super Eagles won the trophy following a penalty shoot-out. Fredrick featured 29 times in all competitions for the B team during the 2024/25 campaign, making an impressive 131 interceptions across the season.