Ben Ofeimu Explained

Ben Ofeimu
Fullname:Benjamin Ofeimu
Birth Date:30 September 2000
Birth Place:West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Indy Eleven
Clubnumber:30
Youthyears1:2014–2015
Youthclubs1:Vardar SC
Youthyears2:2015–2019
Youthclubs2:Philadelphia Union
Years1:2018–2020
Clubs1:Philadelphia Union II
Caps1:46
Goals1:3
Years2:2021
Clubs2:Birmingham Legion
Caps2:15
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–2024
Clubs3:Miami FC
Caps3:39
Goals3:1
Club-Update:August 7, 2024
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Indy Eleven
Caps4:19
Goals4:1

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

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)

Ofeimu joined Miami FC on January 25, 2022.[6]

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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ben Ofeimu Bethlehem Steel Player Stats. 23 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140133/https://www.bethlehemsteelfc.com/bofeimu. 12 June 2018. dead.
  2. Web site: Union Academy defender Ben Ofeimu verbally commits to Penn State. Brotherly Game. Matthew Ralph. 19 May 2018. 23 January 2019.
  3. Web site: Bethlehem Steel FC signs defender Ben Ofeimu. Philadelphia Union. 23 January 2019. 23 January 2019.
  4. Web site: Legion FC Signs Defender Benjamin Ofeimu. 30 April 2021.
  5. Web site: Legion FC Announces Year-End Roster Updates. December 2021. 2021-12-10. 2021-12-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20211210131005/https://www.bhmlegion.com/news_article/show/1196570. dead.
  6. Web site: Center-back Benjamin Ofeimu Joins Miami FC for 2022 Season . MiamiFC.com . 25 January 2022.
  7. Web site: Indy Eleven Announces Acquisition of Ofeimu, Mines from Miami FC . 2024-04-11 . Indy Eleven . en-US.
  8. Web site: Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Recap – CHI 0:1 IND . 2024-04-21 . Indy Eleven . en-US.
  9. Web site: Recap – COS 1:1 IND . 2024-04-21 . Indy Eleven . en-US.
  10. Web site: Recap - IND 4:1 HFD . 2024-05-19 . Indy Eleven . en-US.
  11. Web site: Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Recap – IND 3:0 DET . 2024-05-24 . Indy Eleven . en-US.

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