Ben Ofeimu

Benjamin Ofeimu (born September 30, 2000) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for Miami FC in the USL Championship.

Ben Ofeimu
Personal information
Full name Benjamin Ofeimu
Date of birth (2000-09-30) September 30, 2000
Place of birth West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Miami FC
Number 22
Youth career
2014–2015 Vardar SC
2015–2019 Philadelphia Union
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 Philadelphia Union II 46 (3)
2021 Birmingham Legion 15 (0)
2022– Miami FC 37 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 19, 2023

Playing career

Youth

Ofeimu appeared as an amateur player for United Soccer League side Bethlehem Steel FC during their 2018 season via the Philadelphia Union academy.[1]

Ofeimu has committed to playing college soccer at Penn State University from 2019 onward.[2]

Philadelphia Union II

In January 2019, Ofeimu officially signed his first professional contract with Bethlehem Steel FC, later named Philadelphia Union II, having impressed during his academy loan spells during the 2018 season.[3]

Birmingham Legion

On May 1, 2021, Ofeimu signed with USL Championship side Birmingham Legion.[4] Following the 2021 season, Birmingham declined their contract option on Ofeimu.[5]

Miami FC

Ofeimu joined Miami FC on January 25, 2021.[6]

References
  1. "Ben Ofeimu | Bethlehem Steel Player Stats". Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  2. Matthew Ralph (19 May 2018). "Union Academy defender Ben Ofeimu verbally commits to Penn State". Brotherly Game. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  3. "Bethlehem Steel FC signs defender Ben Ofeimu". Philadelphia Union. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  4. "Legion FC Signs Defender Benjamin Ofeimu". 30 April 2021.
  5. "Legion FC Announces Year-End Roster Updates". December 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
  6. "Center-back Benjamin Ofeimu Joins Miami FC for 2022 Season". MiamiFC.com. Retrieved 25 January 2022.


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