Benji Kikanović

SJE

• #28 • Right Back

Benji Kikanović

SJE

• #28 • Right Back

Nationality

United States of America

Position

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

67.2

219/701

Impact score

6.7

161/701

Defender rank

61st

61/281

All rank

208th

208/701

Grades

Key Grades

2026 Major League Soccer

Overall

82nd/287 DEF

67.2

Passing

98th/287 DEF

69.1

Crossing

65th/216 DEF

63.1

Ball Carrying

43rd/251 DEF

76.3

1 V 1 Defending

60th/281 DEF

Positioning

52nd/284 DEF

75.7

Overall Grades by game

2026 Major League Soccer

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 Major League Soccer

Appearances

1407

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Dignity Health Sports Park • MLS Pass on Apple TV

PayPal Park • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Q2 Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

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.