Benji Kikanović
United States
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Benji Kikanović 2026 season stats
As a right back, Benji Kikanović has appeared in 17 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,419 minutes at an average rating of 6.69. 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 | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.60 | 59 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 63 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.32 | 68 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.19 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 14 | 0.90 | 80 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.76 | 83 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.13 | 67 |
Benji Kikanović has taken 10 shots with 2 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 142 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Benji Kikanović has 0 assists and 14 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 118 minutes. Benji Kikanović has set up 14 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 547 | 34.70 | 14 |
| Accurate passes | 412 | 26.10 | 11 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Long balls won | 25 | 1.59 | 39 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 12 | 0.76 | 90 |
| Backward passes | 65 | 4.12 | 37 |
| Passes (final third) | 96 | 6.09 | 64 |
Benji Kikanović has completed 412 of 547 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 14th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.32 | 54 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 1.08 | 73 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 19 |
| Duels won | 80 | 5.07 | 77 |
| Aerials won | 39 | 2.47 | 91 |
| Touches | 1001 | 63.50 | 35 |
| Possession lost | 244 | 15.48 | 94 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.63 | 65 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.82 | 59 |
| Dispossessed | 17 | 1.08 | 94 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 1.08 | 81 |
Benji Kikanović completes 5 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 80 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 1.52 | 44 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.82 | 33 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 0.89 | 28 |
| Clearances | 68 | 4.31 | 64 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 75 | 4.76 | 81 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 7 | 0.44 | 79 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 61 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Benji Kikanović makes 24 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 68 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 44th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 1.14 | 59 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.38 | 85 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 1.97 | 60 |
| 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 18 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right back (17 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 17 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1419 minutes. Benji Kikanović has attempted 10 shots with 2 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.53 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Benji Kikanović has created 12 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (29% success rate). Benji Kikanović has contributed 14 key passes and 40 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Benji Kikanović has registered 24 tackles (13 won), 14 interceptions, and 68 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 412 from 547 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Benji Kikanović has won 80 of 152 total duels.
Discipline
Benji Kikanović has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 13.
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 Minnesota United on February 9th. SJ Earthquakes lost 1-5. Benji Kikanović played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 5.67.
Recent matches
- February 9th1-5 lossvsMinnesota United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.67)
- November 23rd1-0 lossatLA Galaxy(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 9th1-3 lossvsSt. Louis City(46 mins, rating 6.08)
- July 11th4-2 lossatCincinnati(81 mins, rating 6.37)
- June 12th1-1 drawvsLA Galaxy(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.7)
Next fixture
Benji Kikanović and SJ Earthquakes are next in action on March 17th against Austin in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Austin vs SJ Earthquakes match preview.
Teammates at SJ Earthquakes
Benji Kikanović currently plays alongside Reid Roberts, Preston Judd, Timo Werner, Ian Harkes, Jamar Ricketts, Ousseni Bouda, Luka Jovanovic, Jonathan González, Eduard Löwen, DeJuan Jones, Max Floriani, Paul Marie, Darius Johnson, Noel Buck, Francesco Montali, Jack Skahan, Earl Edwards Jr., Daniel Munie, Vítor Costa, Edwyn Mendoza, Dave Romney, Nick Fernandez, Niko Tsakiris, Nonso Adimabua, Beau Leroux, N. Crockford, Rohan Rajagopal, Jack Jasinski, Ronaldo Vieira, Benji Kikanović, Kaedren Spivey and Angus Gunn at SJ Earthquakes.