Benji Kikanović
American soccer player (born 2000)
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Benjamin "Benji" Kikanović (born January 6, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a full-back for Major League Soccer club San Jose Earthquakes.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Benjamin Kikanović | ||
| Date of birth | January 6, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | San Jose, California, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | San Jose Earthquakes | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Placer United | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2019 | Sacramento State Hornets | 34 | (9) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019 | Sacramento Gold | 2 | (0) |
| 2020 | Reno 1868 | 12 | (2) |
| 2021– | San Jose Earthquakes | 105 | (14) |
| 2025– | The Town FC | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11 February 2026 | |||
Career
College and amateur
Kikanović played two years of college soccer at California State University, Sacramento between 2018 and 2019, making 34 appearances, scoring 9 goals and tallying 5 assists.[1]
In 2019, Kikanović played with NPSL side Sacramento Gold.[2]
Professional career
On January 13, 2020, Kikanović joined USL Championship side Reno 1868. He had been scouted at a San Jose Earthquakes combine and was offered a contract with Reno, their USL affiliate.[3] Reno folded their team on November 6, 2020, due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]
On February 16, 2021, Kikanović joined MLS side San Jose Earthquakes on a one-year deal with club options through the 2024 MLS season.[5]
Personal life
Born in the United States, Kikanović is of Bosnian descent.[6] He grew up in Antelope, California and played in AYSO, Placer United and at Antelope High School.[7]
