Ben Bender Stats
Club: Philadelphia Union · Position: Midfielder.
Next: Philadelphia Union v Toronto FC · Major League Soccer · Sat 7 Nov, 21:00 GMT · Toronto FC allow 15.5 shots per game over their last 8 — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
Ben Bender (Philadelphia Union, midfielder) has 2 goals and 0 assists in 15 appearances in 2026 (791 minutes, all competitions). Shots per 90 in Major League Soccer: 0.82, higher than 50% of 214 midfielders. Started 8 of 15. Next: Philadelphia Union v Toronto FC, Sat 7 Nov, 21:00 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
Ben Bender has 13 appearances and 656 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026 as a midfielder for Philadelphia Union.
Bender’s TACTIX Impact runs at 2.5 per match over 13 appearances in Major League Soccer matches, the 56th percentile of 621 qualifying Major League Soccer players.
Against midfielders in Major League Soccer 2026, Ben Bender stands out on 2.06 interceptions per 90 (higher than 98%) and 2.20 tackles per 90 (higher than 80%); the cohort is 214 players with 450+ minutes.
Ben Bender (Philadelphia Union) averages a TACTIX Impact of 2.8 per match across 15 appearances, and has two goals and zero assists in 15 appearances in 2026 — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 31 October 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 15 appearances in 2026 (all competitions) — every weight is published. Higher is better; a negative score just means costly actions outweighed productive ones in that sample — not a verdict on the player.
Profile
Ben Bender is a midfielder at Philadelphia Union, with 13 appearances and 656 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026. TACTIX Impact: 2.5 per match across 13 appearances in Major League Soccer matches, the 56th percentile of 621 qualifying Major League Soccer players. Ben Bender has started 8 of 15 appearances in 2026 (all competitions), averaging 53 minutes. That is 22% of the Major League Soccer minutes available to him (656 of 2970 across 33 club matches).
Keeper, venue and career
Home and away differ: 0.69 shots per 90 at home (391 minutes) against 1.13 away (400 minutes), all competitions 2026.
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 214 Major League Soccer midfielders with 450+ minutes: 2.06 interceptions per 90 — higher than 98% and 2.20 tackles per 90 — higher than 80%. Ben Bender recorded a tackle in 8 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Midfielders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 214): Defending (elite, 97th percentile). Lower on the radar: Passing (21st percentile), against 214 Midfielders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 214).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 4.2, 0.8, 0.0, -0.1, 2.3 — trending up, averaging 1.4 against a season figure of 2.8. Discipline: one yellow card in 15 appearances in 2026, and 1.51 fouls per 90 in Major League Soccer. Next up: Philadelphia Union v Toronto FC, Sat 7 Nov, 21:00 GMT (Major League Soccer). Toronto FC allow 15.5 shots per game over their last 8.
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Midfielders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 214): Lucas Sanabria, Taha Habroune and Santiago Rodríguez (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026 · All Competitions
Started 8 of 15 appearances, 7 from the bench · 53 minutes per appearance · 22% of the Major League Soccer minutes available (656 of 2970).
Major League Soccer only: 13 apps · 2.5 Impact per match in 2026. The figures above cover all 3 competitions played that season, which is why they can differ. See the Major League Soccer Impact leaderboard.
Ben Bender Stats per 90 · Major League Soccer 2026, midfielder
| Stat | Ben Bender | vs midfielders |
|---|---|---|
| Passesper 90 | 33.61 | higher than 21% |
| Pass accuracy | 72.7% | higher than 1% |
| Key passesper 90 | 1.65 | higher than 74% |
| Shotsper 90 | 0.82 | higher than 50% |
| Shots on targetper 90 | 0.41 | higher than 58% |
| Successful dribblesper 90 | 0.69 | higher than 62% |
| Tacklesper 90 | 2.20 | higher than 80% |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 2.06 | higher than 98% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 1.51 | fewer than 31% |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.14 | fewer than 67% |
Per 90 minutes over 656 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026. Ranked against 214 Major League Soccer midfielders with 450+ minutes; “higher than N%” means a higher figure than N% of them, and for fouls, cards, offsides and goals conceded “fewer than” is the better direction.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ shot6 of 10
- 1+ shot on target3 of 10
- 1+ tackle8 of 10
- 1+ foul committed7 of 10
- Scored1 of 10
- Assisted0 of 10
- Booked1 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-04-25 to 2026-10-31, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · Major League Soccer 2026, midfielder
Ben Bender · Midfielders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 214) median
| Axis | Ben Bender | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.82on target 50.0% | 0.82 | 50th |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.14 | 0.10 | 61st |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 1.65 | 1.19 | 69th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 33.61accuracy 72.7% | 43.52 | 21st |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.69success 62.5% | 0.58 | 62nd |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 4.66win rate 55.7% | 4.11 | 67th |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 4.80 | 2.79 | 97th |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 1.65 | 1.41 | 65th |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 656 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026. Cohort: 214 players with 450+ minutes.
Where That Sits in Major League Soccer
2.5 per match — 56th percentile of 621 qualifying Major League Soccer players (10+ apps), 2026. Shaded band = 10th–90th percentile; the line is the median.
Career · Every Team, by Season · All Competitions
| Season | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | SoT/90 | KP/90 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0.46 | 1.48 | 2.8 |
| 2025 | Philadelphia Union | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.55 | 0.3 |
| 2024 | Charlotte | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1.75 | 1.31 | 1.4 |
| 2023 | Charlotte | 17 | 3 | 2 | 0.49 | 1.86 | 2.6 |
| 2022 | Charlotte | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0.54 | 1.34 | 2.4 |
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | @ FC Cincinnati | 60 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 | 4.2 | Match → |
| 2026-10-29 | @ Nashville SC | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 | 0.8 | Match → |
| 2026-10-15 | @ Chicago Fire sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 | 0 | Match → |
| 2026-10-10 | v Real Salt Lake sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | -0.1 | Match → |
| 2026-09-26 | v Orlando City SC | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.9 | 2.3 | Match → |
| 2026-08-13 | v Santos Laguna | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.5 | 3.5 | |
| 2026-05-24 | @ Inter Miami | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5.3 | 2.1 | Match → |
| 2026-05-16 | v Columbus Crew | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4.5 | Match → | |
| 2026-05-13 | @ Orlando City SC | 99 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 | 9.4 | Match → |
| 2026-04-25 | @ Columbus Crew sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 | 3.1 | Match → |
Min = minutes; Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that match. Rating is the data provider’s; Impact is TACTIX’s published formula.
Home v away · per 90 · 2026 · all competitions: Key passes 1.61 at home (391 min), 1.35 away (400 min); Shots 0.69 at home (391 min), 1.13 away (400 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: Ben Bender’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many shots does Ben Bender average per 90?
- Ben Bender averages 0.82 shots per 90 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026 (656 minutes) — higher than 50% of 214 Major League Soccer midfielders with 450+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does Ben Bender have this season?
- This season Ben Bender has 2 goals and 0 assists in 15 appearances (791 minutes played).
- Does Ben Bender start every game?
- Ben Bender started 8 of 15 appearances in 2026, averaging 53 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does Ben Bender get booked?
- Ben Bender was booked in 1 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 1 yellow and 0 red this season.
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