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Ben Ofeimu
American soccer player
Benjamin Ofeimu (born September 30, 2000) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for Indy Eleven in the USL Championship.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Benjamin Ofeimu | ||
| Date of birth | (2000-09-30) September 30, 2000 (age 23) | ||
| 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 | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 12, 2024 | |||
Youth
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
Philadelphia Union II (2018–2020)
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)
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)
Indy Eleven (2024–present)
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]
- "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.
