Benji Kikanović stats
United States
Match-by-match stats
B. Kikanović
San JoseDefender
B. Kikanović vs Dallas
7 games played, 1 more on the benchBenji Kikanović's next match is on Sunday at 01:30 against Dallas. See how Benji Kikanović did in earlier matches against Dallas.
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DALvSJE
Sunday 01:30Sun 01:30Before the next match
Dallas v San Jose, SundayWhat Dallas allow right backs
Position stats14 appearances at RB against Dallas in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersBenji Kikanović 2026 season stats
As a right back, Benji Kikanović has appeared in 22 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,719 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.
Attacking stats
Benji Kikanović has taken 15 shots with 4 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 115 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.9 expected goals (xG), 0.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 76th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Benji Kikanović has 0 assists and 15 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 132 minutes. Benji Kikanović has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 0.9 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Benji Kikanović has completed 496 of 648 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 14 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 12th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Benji Kikanović completes 7 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 92 duels .
Defending stats
Benji Kikanović makes 28 tackles and 21 interceptions , adding 75 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 61 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 42nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Benji Kikanović has committed 26 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.7 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right back (17 appearances), also at right wing back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
San Jose squad
L. Jovanovic
21 yrs#9
T. Werner
30 yrs#11
P. Judd
27 yrs#19
N. Adimabua
26 yrs#32
D. Johnson
26 yrs#79
O. Bouda
26 yrs
I. Harkes
31 yrs#6
N. Tsakiris21 yrs#10
R. Vieira
28 yrs#14
J. Skahan28 yrs#16N. Fernandez24 yrs#20
N. Buck21 yrs#21
E. Löwen29 yrs#23K. Spivey17 yrs#29B. Leroux23 yrs#34R. Rajagopal19 yrs#35E. Mendoza20 yrs#38J. González
27 yrs#40
31 yrs
32 yrs
30 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 10 | 421 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 6.58 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 23 | 1,231 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 29 | 6.93 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 24 | 712 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 5.61 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 30 | 1,376 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 5.85 |
2021
| 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 22 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1719 minutes. Benji Kikanović has attempted 15 shots with 4 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.86 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Benji Kikanović has created 13 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (33% success rate). Benji Kikanović has contributed 15 key passes and 53 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Benji Kikanović has registered 28 tackles (16 won), 21 interceptions, and 75 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 496 from 648 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Benji Kikanović has won 92 of 187 total duels.
Discipline
Benji Kikanović has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 26 fouls and winning 17.
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 at home against Portland Timbers on December 8th. San Jose won 3-1. Benji Kikanović played 44 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 7.
Recent matches
- February 24th1-1 drawatColorado Rapids(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 8th3-1 winvsPortland Timbers(44 mins, rating 7)
- June 4th2-2 drawvsLos Angeles FC(62 mins, rating 6.56)
- August 8th1-0 winvsHouston Dynamo(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.74)
- May 22nd2-3 winatSan Diego(23 mins, rating 6.43)
Next fixture
Benji Kikanović and SJ Earthquakes are next in action on May 13th against Dallas in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dallas vs SJ Earthquakes match preview.
Teammates at SJ Earthquakes
Benji Kikanović currently plays alongside Jonathan González, Preston Judd, Ousseni Bouda, Niko Tsakiris, Jamar Ricketts, Luka Jovanovic, Ian Harkes, Eduard Löwen, Reid Roberts, Timo Werner, Max Floriani, DeJuan Jones, Paul Marie, Darius Johnson, Earl Edwards Jr., Jack Skahan, Francesco Montali, Noel Buck, Daniel Munie, Vítor Costa, Edwyn Mendoza, Dave Romney, N. Crockford, Nonso Adimabua, Nick Fernandez, Beau Leroux, Rohan Rajagopal, Jack Jasinski, Ronaldo Vieira, Benji Kikanović, Kaedren Spivey and Angus Gunn at SJ Earthquakes.