Ben Bender
United States
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Ben Bender 2026 season stats
As a left back, Ben Bender has appeared in 8 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 432 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. 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 | 1 | 0.20 | 93 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.42 | 97 |
| Shots | 6 | 1.30 | 95 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.40 | 91 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 80 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.21 | 47 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.63 | 99 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 91 |
| Key passes | 11 | 2.30 | 99 |
| Chances created | 6 | 1.25 | 95 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Ben Bender has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 72 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 95th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ben Bender has 1 assist and 11 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 72 minutes. Ben Bender has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 91st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 180 | 37.50 | 21 |
| Accurate passes | 135 | 28.10 | 14 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 1.46 | 34 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 1.04 | 94 |
| Backward passes | 19 | 3.96 | 33 |
| Passes (final third) | 36 | 7.50 | 82 |
Ben Bender has completed 135 of 180 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 21st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.63 | 79 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 1.04 | 70 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 67 |
| Duels won | 28 | 5.83 | 88 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.04 | 38 |
| Touches | 315 | 65.60 | 43 |
| Possession lost | 78 | 16.25 | 96 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.21 | 11 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 1.46 | 87 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.83 | 91 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 1.04 | 78 |
Ben Bender completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 28 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 2.71 | 92 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.25 | 74 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 2.08 | 95 |
| Clearances | 12 | 2.50 | 24 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 32 | 6.67 | 99 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.21 | 99 |
Ben Bender makes 13 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 92nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.83 | 35 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.21 | 55 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 45 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 2.29 | 72 |
| 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 |
Ben Bender has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (3 appearances), also at right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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J. Lukić
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J. Bueno
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A. Bedoya39 yrs#11
J. Rafanello26 yrs#14
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Ben Bender previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 7 | 321 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 6 | 194 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 17 | 909 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 15 | 6.59 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 | 1,650 | 3 | 6 | 27 | 19 | 4.49 |
About Ben Bender
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Ben Bender has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 8 appearances (4 starts), totalling 432 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Ben Bender has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.27 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ben Bender has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Ben Bender has contributed 11 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ben Bender has registered 13 tackles (6 won), 10 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 135 from 180 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Ben Bender has won 28 of 40 total duels.
Discipline
Ben Bender has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 7.
About Ben Bender
Ben Bender is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Ben Bender is right-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 7 March 2001.
Most recent appearance
Ben Bender's most recent match was away at Inter Miami on April 18th. Philadelphia Union lost 6-4. Ben Bender played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 5.6.
Recent matches
- December 6th1-3 winatNew York RB(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 8th1-1 drawatAustin(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 21st2-2 drawvsInter Miami(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 1st2-3 winatNew York City(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 8th3-2 winvsAtlanta United(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Ben Bender and Philadelphia Union are next in action on February 4th against CF Montréal in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Philadelphia Union vs CF Montréal match preview.
Teammates at Philadelphia Union
Ben Bender currently plays alongside Frankie Westfield, Philippe Ndinga, Malik Jakupović, Jovan Lukić, Bruno Damiani, Ezekiel Alladoh, Neil Pierre, Jesús Bueno, Quinn Sullivan, Finn Sundstrom, George Marks, Alejandro Bedoya, Agustín Anello, Indiana Vassilev, Nathan Harriel, Sal Olivas, Milan Iloski, Ben Bender, Cavan Sullivan, Andrew Rick, Geiner Martínez, Kai Wagner, Jeremy Rafanello, Danley Jean Jacques, Andre Blake, Kaiden Moore and Japhet Sery Larsen at Philadelphia Union.