Benji Kikanović
Right-back · SJ Earthquakes · MLS · 2026 · updated 2026-11-13
Benji Kikanović, 26, plays as a right-back for SJ Earthquakes in the MLS. This season: 24 appearances, 1,834 minutes, 1 goal and 0 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 6.72. Among defenders in MLS he stands out for aerial duels won and duels won.
Profile
- Club
- SJ Earthquakes
- League
- MLS
- Position
- Right-back
- Age
- 26
- Nationality
- United States
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
Against every defender in MLS
Percentile among defenders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 24 (22) | – |
| Minutes | 1,834 | – |
| Average rating | 6.72 | – |
| Goals | 1 | 0.05 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.77 | 0.09 |
| Shots | 16 | 0.79 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.25 |
| Key passes | 16 | 0.79 |
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.29 |
| Passes | 686 | 33.66 |
| Pass accuracy % | 76.7 | – |
| Crosses | 14 | 0.69 |
| Tackles | 29 | 1.42 |
| Interceptions | 24 | 1.18 |
| Clearances | 83 | 4.07 |
| Duels won | 96 | 4.71 |
| Aerial duels won | 44 | 2.16 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 0.83 |
| Fouls committed | 26 | 1.28 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | – |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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