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 | 30 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 19, 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]
Ofeimu scored his first goal for the Eleven on May 18, in a 4–1 home victory over Hartford Athletic.[10] He scored the final goal of the game, and his second of the season, in a 3–0 home victory over Detroit City FC in the Round of 16 of the U.S. Open Cup.[11]
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.
- ^ "Recap - IND 4:1 HFD". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ "Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Recap – IND 3:0 DET". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
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- 2000 births
- Living people
- American men's soccer players
- Men's association football defenders
- Birmingham Legion FC players
- Miami FC players
- Philadelphia Union II players
- People from West Bloomfield, Michigan
- Soccer players from Oakland County, Michigan
- USL Championship players
- 21st-century American sportsmen
- American soccer defender stubs
- Indy Eleven players