Benjamin Kikanovic

Benjamin Kikanovic is an American forward born in Sacramento on January 6, 2000. He developed in the Sacramento area, playing for Placer United and Blues FC before attending Sacramento State. Across two collegiate seasons from 2018 to 2019, Kikanovic became a leading attacking contributor and was named Big West Co-Freshman of the Year. In September 2019, he scored a hat trick against San Francisco, the first by a Sacramento State player in 15 years. He continued his progression with Sacramento Gold before joining Reno 1868 FC in 2020, where he scored twice in 13 appearances. San Jose Earthquakes signed Kikanovic to an MLS contract in February 2021. Initially a mobile striker, he has also been deployed on the left wing, using his pace and direct running to support transitions.