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MidfielderSeason 2026

Benjamin Bender

Philadelphia UnionMLSData current as of October 27, 2026
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NationalityUSA
PositionMidfielder
Age25 years
Height183 cm
Shirt number16

Benjamin Bender: season at a glance

Benjamin Bender represents Philadelphia Union in MLS during the 2026 season. Across 11 appearances, the player has completed 532 minutes, scored 1 goal and recorded 1 assist.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 6, Shots on target: 2, Shot accuracy: 33.3%, Expected goals (xG): 1.04, and Non-penalty xG: 1.04.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 13, Interceptions: 12, Clearances: 11, and Duels won: 29.

The profile includes 15 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 2 seasons.

Season overview

11Appearances
532Minutes
1Goals
1Assists
6.80Average rating
2Goal involvements0.34 per 90

Playing time and performance

11Appearances
4Starts
532Minutes
0.17Goals per 90
0.17Assists per 90
6.80Average rating

Player strengths

See where this player stands out against others in the same position this season.

Average rating52 / 100

Around average

Key passes / per 9095 / 100

Above average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9085 / 100

Above average

Passes / per 9040 / 100

Around average

Pass completion14 / 100

Below average

Dribbles / per 9053 / 100

Around average

Tackles / per 9094 / 100

Above average

Interceptions / per 9099 / 100

Above average

xG per shot
0.17
Starting rate
50%
Minutes per appearance
48.36
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Attacking

1Goals
6Shots1.25 per 90
2Shots on target0.42 per 90
33.3%Shot accuracy
16.7%Shot conversion
1.04Expected goals (xG)0.22 per 90
1.04Non-penalty xG0.22 per 90

Chance creation

1Assists0.17 per 90
1.24Expected assists (xA)0.26 per 90
11Key passes2.29 per 90
17Crosses3.54 per 90

Passing and possession

176Passes36.67 per 90
132Completed passes27.50 per 90
75.0%Pass completion
5Dribbles1.04 per 90
3Successful dribbles60.0%

Defending

13Tackles2.71 per 90
12Interceptions2.50 per 90
11Clearances2.29 per 90
3Blocks0.62 per 90
29Duels won72.0%
6Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

1Yellow cards
0Red cards
7Fouls drawn
4Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Nashville SC - Philadelphia UnionOct 29, 20260 : 0Substitute00-
Philadelphia Union - New England RevolutionOct 24, 20261 : 2Substitute00-
Philadelphia Union - CharlotteOct 17, 20262 : 2Substitute00-
Chicago Fire - Philadelphia UnionOct 15, 20261 : 3Substitute00-
Philadelphia Union - Real Salt LakeOct 10, 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Philadelphia Union - Orlando CitySep 26, 20264 : 2Starter00-
Sporting KC - Philadelphia UnionSep 20, 20263 : 4Substitute00-
San Diego - Philadelphia UnionSep 14, 20260 : 5Substitute00-
Philadelphia Union - FC CincinnatiSep 09, 20265 : 0Substitute00-
Philadelphia Union - Montreal ImpactSep 05, 20262 : 0Substitute00-
New York RB - Philadelphia UnionAug 29, 20261 : 3Substitute00-
Austin - Philadelphia UnionAug 23, 20261 : 1Substitute00-
Philadelphia Union - Inter MiamiAug 19, 20262 : 2Substitute00-
New York City - Philadelphia UnionAug 16, 20262 : 3Substitute00-
Philadelphia Union - Atlanta United FCAug 01, 20263 : 2Substitute00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026MLS1153211
2024USL Championship947801

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Benjamin Bender play for?

Benjamin Bender is listed with Philadelphia Union in MLS for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Benjamin Bender have?

Benjamin Bender has 1 goal and 1 assist in 11 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Benjamin Bender played?

The 2026 record contains 532 minutes across 11 appearances.

What statistics are available for Benjamin Bender?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.