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MidfielderSeason 2026

Benjamin Bender

Philadelphia UnionMLSData current as of 27 October 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 also links 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

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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 Union29 Oct 20260 : 0Substitute00-
Philadelphia Union - New England Revolution24 Oct 20261 : 2Substitute00-
Philadelphia Union - Charlotte17 Oct 20262 : 2Substitute00-
Chicago Fire - Philadelphia Union15 Oct 20261 : 3Substitute00-
Philadelphia Union - Real Salt Lake10 Oct 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Philadelphia Union - Orlando City26 Sept 20264 : 2Starter00-
Sporting KC - Philadelphia Union20 Sept 20263 : 4Substitute00-
San Diego - Philadelphia Union14 Sept 20260 : 5Substitute00-
Philadelphia Union - FC Cincinnati09 Sept 20265 : 0Substitute00-
Philadelphia Union - Montreal Impact05 Sept 20262 : 0Substitute00-
New York RB - Philadelphia Union29 Aug 20261 : 3Substitute00-
Austin - Philadelphia Union23 Aug 20261 : 1Substitute00-
Philadelphia Union - Inter Miami19 Aug 20262 : 2Substitute00-
New York City - Philadelphia Union16 Aug 20262 : 3Substitute00-
Philadelphia Union - Atlanta United FC01 Aug 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.