Benji Kikanovic

Benjamin "Benji" Kikanović (born January 6, 2000) is an American-Bosnian professional soccer player 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 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club 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 23 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of May 1, 2022

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

On January 13, 2020, Kikanović joined USL Championship side Reno 1868.[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.[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 and at Antelope High School.[7]

References


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