Benjamin "Benji" Kikanović (born January 6, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward and winger for Major League Soccer club San Jose Earthquakes.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Benjamin Kikanović | ||
Date of birth | January 6, 2000 | ||
Place of birth | San Jose, California, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
Position(s) | Forward, winger | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | San Jose Earthquakes | ||
Number | 28 | ||
Youth career | |||
Placer United | |||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2019 | Sacramento State Hornets | 34 | (9) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019 | Sacramento Gold | 2 | (0) |
2020 | Reno 1868 | 12 | (2) |
2021– | San Jose Earthquakes | 78 | (12) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 6, 2024 |
Career
editCollege and amateur
editKikanović played two years of college soccer at California State University, Sacramento between 2018 and 2019, making 34 appearances, scoring 9 goals and tallying 5 assists.[1]
In 2019, Kikanović played with NPSL side Sacramento Gold.[2]
Professional career
editOn January 13, 2020, Kikanović joined USL Championship side Reno 1868. He had been scouted at a San Jose Earthquakes combine and was offered a contract with Reno, their USL affiliate.[3] Reno folded their team on November 6, 2020, due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]
On February 16, 2021, Kikanović joined MLS side San Jose Earthquakes on a one-year deal with club options through the 2024 MLS season.[5]
Personal life
editKikanović was born in San Jose, California[5] and is of Bosnian descent.[6] He grew up in Antelope, California and played in AYSO, Placer United and at Antelope High School.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Benji Kikanovic". Sacramento State Athletics. Archived from the original on January 9, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- ^ http://sacramentogold.bonzidev.com/sam/teams/index.php?team=10088740 [bare URL]
- ^ "Reno Signs Former Collegiate Striker to 2020 Roster". OurSports Central. January 13, 2020.
- ^ "USL Championship's Reno 1868 Folds". November 6, 2020.
- ^ a b "NEWS: Earthquakes Sign 21-Year-Old Forward Benji Kikanovic | San Jose Earthquakes".
- ^ Kibbe, Allison (April 14, 2020). "Get To Know: Benji Kikanovic". Reno 1868 FC.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Delgado, Brittney. "Freshman is dangerous on the field and vital to team". The State Hornet. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
External links
edit- Sac State bio Archived January 9, 2020, at the Wayback Machine
- Reno 1868 bio[permanent dead link]