Ben Anthony Foster (born April 3, 1983), better known as Ben Foster, is a retired English professional goalkeeper, content creator and podcaster with an estimated net worth of around $777k, according to networthspot.com.
Foster's YouTube channel has gained popularity due to his unique perspective as a professional footballer and his engaging content. Foster's YouTube alter ego "The Cycling GK" has helped him connect with fans and build his personal brand.
Foster began his YouTube career in September 2020, and his channel has since amassed over 1.4 million subscribers. As of April 2023, he has accumulated over 126 million views on his channel. Apart from YouTube, Ben has gathered a huge social media following across other platforms such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
In addition to his sports based videos, Foster also has created a podcast called “The Fozcast Podcast”. Foster uses a GoPro camera inside his goal to record Championship games, and the EFL and Foster have come to an agreement about the usage of this in-game film on Foster's own YouTube channel. He has a YouTube channel for his podcast that has 200k subscribers and close to 20 million views.
Name | Ben Anthony Foster |
Profile Name | Ben Foster |
DOB (Age) | April 3, 1983 (41 years) |
DOJ (YouTube) | September 26, 2020 |
Total Videos | 294 |
Net Worth | $777k approx |
Nationality | English |
Residence | Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, United Kingdom |
Ben Foster's sources of income include his salary as a professional footballer, advertising revenue from his YouTube channel "The Cycling GK," and commercial activities related to his online career. Foster has also been involved in charity work and has decided to focus on his online career. He has also recently started a football related podcast called “The Fozcast Podcast”.
With YouTube currently being his primary source of income, Ben’s main channel earns about $189-$3K and close to $2.3K-$36.2K per year according to Social Blade. He also has another channel for his podcast which has over 200k subscribers and earns between $151- $2.4K a month or $1.8K - $28.9K a year according to Social Blade. Foster also has a third channel but earns only around $4 - $70 per month or $52 - $837 per year.
Foster has a substantial Instagram following of over 328k followers, which he can use to earn money through sponsorships. He also has a large presence on Twitter, with a following of 330k. His income from his presence on these social media platforms is unknown but he could utilize his reach to promote content for brands. The latest promotion was for the popular football mobile game, Ultimate Fantasy.
Foster recently moved to Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire with his wife and two children in a house he helped design on a 30-acre farm. He has a passion for cycling and golf and has an extensive collection of cycles and golf gear. He also owns a black Tesla.
A. Yes, Ben Foster was a part of England's 2014 World Cup squad, and even played in their 0-0 draw against Costa Rica.