Ben Bender stats
United StatesNext match
Major League Soccer
1.57
4.75
5.25Match-by-match stats
B. Bender
PhiladelphiaMidfielder
B. Bender vs New England
2 games played, 2 more on the benchBen Bender's next match is on Sunday at 00:30 against New England. See how Ben Bender did in earlier matches against New England.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| May 9, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Feb 26, 2023 | |||||||||||
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| Mar 19, 2022 |
PHIvNER
Sunday 00:30Sun 00:30Before the next match
Philadelphia v New England, SaturdayWhat New England allow left central midfielders
Position stats11 appearances at LCM against New England in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersBen Bender 2026 season stats
As a left back, Ben Bender has appeared in 11 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 540 minutes at an average rating of 6.67. 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
Ben Bender has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 90 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 88th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ben Bender has 1 assist and 11 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. Ben Bender has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Ben Bender has completed 161 of 218 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 15th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Ben Bender completes 3 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 31 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
Ben Bender makes 14 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Ben Bender has committed 9 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (3 appearances), also at right back (1) and right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Philadelphia squad
B. Damiani
24 yrs#9
M. Iloski
27 yrs#10
I. Vassilev25 yrs#19
E. Alladoh
21 yrs#23
A. Anello
24 yrs#28M. Jakupović17 yrs#51S. Olivas20 yrs#55
J. Lukić
24 yrs#4C. Ayaz Sullivan17 yrs#6
J. Bueno
27 yrs#8
A. Bedoya39 yrs#11
J. Rafanello26 yrs#14B. Bender25 yrs#16
D. Jean Jacques
26 yrs#21
Q. Sullivan22 yrs#33
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Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 7 | 321 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.53 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 6 | 194 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6.94 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 17 | 909 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 15 | 6.59 |
2022
| 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 11 appearances (5 starts), totalling 540 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 6 attempts (50% success rate). Ben Bender has contributed 11 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ben Bender has registered 14 tackles (6 won), 14 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 161 from 218 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Ben Bender has won 31 of 50 total duels.
Discipline
Ben Bender has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 8.
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 Chicago Fire on December 26th. Philadelphia won 1-3. Ben Bender played 10 minutes with a match rating of 6.52.
Recent matches
- July 7th2-2 drawvsCharlotte(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 26th1-3 winatChicago Fire(10 mins, rating 6.52)
- December 3rd2-1 winvsReal Salt Lake(8 mins, rating 6.34)
- August 5th4-2 winvsOrlando City(90 mins, rating 6.17)
- July 15th3-4 winatSporting KC(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Ben Bender and Philadelphia Union are next in action on April 2nd against New England in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Philadelphia Union vs New England match preview.
Teammates at Philadelphia Union
Ben Bender currently plays alongside Bruno Damiani, Malik Jakupović, Jovan Lukić, Philippe Ndinga, Ezekiel Alladoh, Frankie Westfield, Agustín Anello, Quinn Sullivan, Indiana Vassilev, Sal Olivas, Ben Bender, Milan Iloski, Jesús Bueno, Cavan Ayaz Sullivan, Andrew Rick, Alejandro Bedoya, George Marks, Neil Pierre, Nathan Harriel, Finn Sundstrom, Geiner Martínez, Kai Wagner, Jeremy Rafanello, Danley Jean Jacques, Andre Blake, Kaiden Moore and Japhet Sery Larsen at Philadelphia Union.