Benjamin Ofeimu (born September 30, 2000) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for Miami FC in the USL Championship.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Benjamin Ofeimu | ||
Date of birth | (2000-09-30) September 30, 2000 (age 22) | ||
Place of birth | West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Miami FC | ||
Number | 22 | ||
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– | Miami FC | 17 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 19, 2022 |
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]
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]
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]
Ofeimu joined Miami FC on January 25, 2021.[6]
Miami FC – current squad | |
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