Ben Ofeimu
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Benjamin Ofeimu | ||
| Date of birth | September 30, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Indy Eleven | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2015 | Vardar SC | ||
| 2015–2019 | Philadelphia Union | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2020 | Philadelphia Union II | 46 | (3) |
| 2021 | Birmingham Legion | 15 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Miami FC | 39 | (1) |
| 2024– | Indy Eleven | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 20, 2024 | |||
Benjamin Ofeimu (born September 30, 2000) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for Indy Eleven in the USL Championship.
Playing career[edit]
Youth[edit]
Ofeimu appeared as an amateur player for United Soccer League side Bethlehem Steel FC during their 2018 season via the Philadelphia Union academy.[1]
Ofeimu has committed to playing college soccer at Penn State University from 2019 onward.[2]
Club[edit]
Philadelphia Union II (2018–2020)[edit]
In January 2019, Ofeimu officially signed his first professional contract with Bethlehem Steel FC, later named Philadelphia Union II, having impressed during his academy loan spells during the 2018 season.[3]
Birmingham Legion (2021)[edit]
On May 1, 2021, Ofeimu signed with USL Championship side Birmingham Legion.[4] Following the 2021 season, Birmingham declined their contract option on Ofeimu.[5]
Miami FC (2022–2024)[edit]
Ofeimu joined Miami FC on January 25, 2022.[6]
Indy Eleven (2024–present)[edit]
Ofeimu joined USL Championship club Indy Eleven on April 11, 2024, as part of a swap deal with Miami FC.[7] Ofeimu made his debut for the club in the U.S. Open Cup, starting in a 1–0 away win over MLS Next Pro side Chicago Fire FC II on April 17, 2024.[8] He made his first league appearance three days later, appearing as a substitute in the 67th minute in a 1–1 away draw with Colorado Springs Switchbacks on April 20, replacing defender Josh O'Brien.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Ben Ofeimu | Bethlehem Steel Player Stats". Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ Matthew Ralph (19 May 2018). "Union Academy defender Ben Ofeimu verbally commits to Penn State". Brotherly Game. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ "Bethlehem Steel FC signs defender Ben Ofeimu". Philadelphia Union. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ "Legion FC Signs Defender Benjamin Ofeimu". 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Legion FC Announces Year-End Roster Updates". December 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
- ^ "Center-back Benjamin Ofeimu Joins Miami FC for 2022 Season". MiamiFC.com. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Indy Eleven Announces Acquisition of Ofeimu, Mines from Miami FC". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ "Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Recap – CHI 0:1 IND". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
- ^ "Recap – COS 1:1 IND". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
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