Benji Kikanović

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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.

Benji Kikanović
Personal information
Full name Benjamin Kikanović
Date of birth (2000-01-06) January 6, 2000 (age 24)
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

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College and amateur

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Kikanović 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

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On 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

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Kikanović 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

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  1. ^ "Benji Kikanovic". Sacramento State Athletics. Archived from the original on January 9, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  2. ^ http://sacramentogold.bonzidev.com/sam/teams/index.php?team=10088740 [bare URL]
  3. ^ "Reno Signs Former Collegiate Striker to 2020 Roster". OurSports Central. January 13, 2020.
  4. ^ "USL Championship's Reno 1868 Folds". November 6, 2020.
  5. ^ a b "NEWS: Earthquakes Sign 21-Year-Old Forward Benji Kikanovic | San Jose Earthquakes".
  6. ^ Kibbe, Allison (April 14, 2020). "Get To Know: Benji Kikanovic". Reno 1868 FC.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ Delgado, Brittney. "Freshman is dangerous on the field and vital to team". The State Hornet. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
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