Benji Kikanović
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Benji Kikanović 2026 season stats
As a right back, Benji Kikanović has appeared in 12 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,022 minutes at an average rating of 6.90. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.40 | 40 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.09 | 67 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.26 | 59 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.09 | 44 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 12 | 1.10 | 85 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.88 | 88 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.09 | 57 |
Benji Kikanović has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 204 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 40th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Benji Kikanović has 0 assists and 12 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 102 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 365 | 32.10 | 9 |
| Accurate passes | 268 | 23.60 | 7 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Long balls won | 14 | 1.23 | 24 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 0.88 | 91 |
| Backward passes | 45 | 3.96 | 33 |
| Passes (final third) | 70 | 6.16 | 63 |
Benji Kikanović has completed 268 of 365 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 9th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.35 | 54 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 0.88 | 65 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 30 |
| Duels won | 59 | 5.20 | 78 |
| Aerials won | 25 | 2.20 | 85 |
| Touches | 677 | 59.60 | 24 |
| Possession lost | 169 | 14.88 | 91 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.62 | 62 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.88 | 66 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 1.06 | 96 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 1.23 | 74 |
Benji Kikanović completes 4 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 59 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 1.85 | 64 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 0.97 | 43 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 1.14 | 51 |
| Clearances | 48 | 4.23 | 59 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 51 | 4.49 | 74 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.26 | 43 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Benji Kikanović makes 21 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 48 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 64th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 1.06 | 48 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.35 | 82 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 1.94 | 58 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Benji Kikanović has committed 12 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right back (12 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Benji Kikanović previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 10 | 421 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 6.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 23 | 1,231 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 29 | 6.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 24 | 712 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 5.61 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 30 | 1,376 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 5.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 17 | 795 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 6.94 |
About Benji Kikanović
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Benji Kikanović has featured across 12 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1022 minutes. Benji Kikanović has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Benji Kikanović has created 10 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (40% success rate). Benji Kikanović has contributed 12 key passes and 30 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Benji Kikanović has registered 21 tackles (11 won), 13 interceptions, and 48 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 268 from 365 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Benji Kikanović has won 59 of 106 total duels.
Discipline
Benji Kikanović has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 10.
About Benji Kikanović
Benji Kikanović is a 26-year-old defender playing for SJ Earthquakes in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Benji Kikanović is right-footed and wears the number 28 shirt. Born on 6 January 2000.
Most recent appearance
Benji Kikanović's most recent match was away at Portland Timbers on November 4th. SJ Earthquakes won 1-3. Benji Kikanović played 46 minutes with a match rating of 5.91.
Recent matches
- November 4th1-3 winatPortland Timbers(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.91)
- October 17th2-3 lossvsDallas(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.48)
- June 19th3-2 lossatSeattle Sounders(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 17th1-1 drawvsVancouver Whitecaps(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.38)
- May 18th1-1 drawatToronto(90 mins, rating 7.13)
Next fixture
Benji Kikanović and SJ Earthquakes are next in action on March 26th against Orlando City in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the SJ Earthquakes vs Orlando City match preview.
Teammates at SJ Earthquakes
Benji Kikanović currently plays alongside Paul Marie, Darius Johnson, Jack Jasinski, Jamar Ricketts, DeJuan Jones, Ronaldo Vieira, Reid Roberts, Max Floriani, Ousseni Bouda, Rohan Rajagopal, Jonathan González, Luka Jovanovic, Preston Judd, Benji Kikanović, Timo Werner, Kaedren Spivey, Ian Harkes, Noel Buck, Francesco Montali, Jack Skahan, Earl Edwards Jr., Daniel Munie, Edwyn Mendoza, Vítor Costa, Niko Tsakiris, Nick Fernandez, Beau Leroux, Dave Romney, N. Crockford and Nonso Adimabua at SJ Earthquakes.