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

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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

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academy. Ofeimu has committed to playing college soccer at

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from 2019 onward.

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.

Birmingham Legion (2021)

On May 1, 2021, Ofeimu signed with USL Championship side Birmingham Legion. Following the 2021 season, Birmingham declined their contract option on Ofeimu.

Miami FC (2022–2024)

Ofeimu joined Miami FC on January 25, 2022.

Indy Eleven (2024–present)

Ofeimu joined USL Championship club Indy Eleven on April 11, 2024, as part of a swap deal with Miami FC. Ofeimu made his debut for the club in the

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, starting in a 1–0 away win over MLS Next Pro side Chicago Fire FC II on April 17, 2024. He made his first league appearance three days later, appearing as a substitute in the 67th minute in a 1–1 away draw with

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on April 20, replacing defender Josh O'Brien. Ofeimu scored his first goal for the Eleven on May 18, in a 4–1 home victory over Hartford Athletic. 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

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* 2000 births Living people American men's soccer players Men's association football defenders Birmingham Legion FC players Miami FC players Philadelphia Union II players People from West Bloomfield, Michigan Soccer players from Oakland County, Michigan USL Championship players 21st-century American sportsmen {{US-footy-defender-stub