Benji Kikanović

Benjamin "Benji" Kikanović (born January 6, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward 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
Place of birth San Jose, California, United States
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Forward
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 66 (11)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 24, 2023

Career

College and amateur

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

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

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
  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
  3. "Reno Signs Former Collegiate Striker to 2020 Roster". OurSports Central. January 13, 2020.
  4. "USL Championship's Reno 1868 Folds".
  5. "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.
  7. Delgado, Brittney. "Freshman is dangerous on the field and vital to team". The State Hornet. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
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