Ben Ofeimu

Benjamin Ofeimu (born September 30, 2000) is an American soccer player.

Ben Ofeimu
Personal information
Full name Benjamin Ofeimu
Date of birth (2000-09-30) September 30, 2000
Place of birth West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Position(s) Defender
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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 5, 2021

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]

Philadelphia Union II

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

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]

References
  1. "Ben Ofeimu | Bethlehem Steel Player Stats". Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  2. Matthew Ralph (19 May 2018). "Union Academy defender Ben Ofeimu verbally commits to Penn State". Brotherly Game. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  3. "Bethlehem Steel FC signs defender Ben Ofeimu". Philadelphia Union. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  4. "Legion FC Signs Defender Benjamin Ofeimu". 30 April 2021.
  5. https://www.bhmlegion.com/news_article/show/1196570


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