Benji Kikanović

SJE

• #28 • Right Back

Benji Kikanović

SJE

• #28 • Right Back

Nationality

United States of America

Position

Right Back

Sec. Position

Right Wingback

Role

Possession Builder

Birthdate (Age)

Jan 6, 2000 (26)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'1"

Weight

165 lb

Club

SJ Earthquakes

League

Major League Soccer

Ranking

Major League Soccer

2026 All matches

Overall grade

71.6

215/791

Impact score

6.9

237/791

Defender rank

66th

66/308

All rank

236th

236/791

Grades

Key Grades

2026 Major League Soccer

Overall

77th/308 DEF

71.6

Passing

117th/307 DEF

71.1

Crossing

41st/243 DEF

66.7

Ball Carrying

85th/277 DEF

1 V 1 Defending

48th/304 DEF

77.9

Positioning

52nd/308 DEF

78.6

Overall Grades by game

2026 Major League Soccer

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 Major League Soccer

Appearances

Minutes

1879

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

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News

May 11, 2026

Defensive dominance

Kikanovic had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 36th minute.

Analysis: Kikanovic led the San Jose defensive effort Saturday with five tackles (five won) and six clearances as they earned a share of the spoils in a 1-1 home draw versus Vancouver. Over his last five appearances (five starts), the full-back has averaged 1.2 tackles won and 4.8 clearances per appearance. In 10 starts (10 appearances), Kikanovic has played the full 90 minutes on eight occasions.