Major League Soccer 2026 · 11 appearances
Ben Bender has made 11 Major League Soccer appearances for Philadelphia in 2026, recording 1 goals and 1 assists. Averaging 1.3 tackles per game, Ben Bender also commits 0.8 fouls per match and carries an average rating of 6.7. They have picked up 1 yellow cards this season.
Recent-form line: 5 tackles and 7 fouls in Ben Bender's last 5 Major League Soccer games, plus 0 goals. Defensive midfielders tend to anchor card and tackle markets in Bet Builder slips, and the per-game volume here keeps Ben Bender in that conversation.
Ben Bender operates in Philadelphia's central-midfield unit in Major League Soccer 2026, splitting work between defensive recovery (1.3 tackles per game) and progression (1 assists). The 1 bookings to date are a function of the role rather than the player.
For tackle-based Bet Builder legs, Ben Bender has made 1+ tackles in 82% of Major League Soccer appearances (9/11). They have committed 1+ fouls in 55% of games (6/11), with 1 bookings. Over their last 5 games: 5 tackles, 7 fouls, 0 goals. Philadelphia's next fixture is against Nashville SC on Thu 29th Oct.
Ben Bender averages 1.3 tackles per Major League Soccer game in 2026, recording 1+ tackles in 82% of appearances.
Ben Bender commits 0.8 fouls per Major League Soccer game, picking up at least one foul in 55% of appearances this season.
Ben Bender has made 1+ tackles in 82% and committed 1+ fouls in 55% of Major League Soccer appearances. They also have 1 goals and 1 assists. Check the match-by-match data above.
Ben Bender has an average match rating of 6.7 across 11 Major League Soccer appearances in 2026.
Ben Bender plays as a midfielder for Philadelphia, primarily appearing in Major League Soccer fixtures in 2026.
Ben Bender plays for Philadelphia in Major League Soccer during the 2026 season.
Ben Bender and Philadelphia face Nashville SC on Thu 29th Oct — see the match-by-match table above for Ben Bender's historical output against Nashville SC where the fixture has been played in 2026.
| Market | Statz projection | 1+ hit rate (last 10) | Active 1+ streak | bet365 1+ | bet365 2+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0.1 | 10% (1/10) | - | 5.50 | 51.00 |
| Assists | 0.11 | 10% (1/10) | - | 6.00 | - |
| Shots | 0.98 | 40% (4/10) | - | 1.25 | 2.10 |
| Shots on Target | 0.23 | 20% (2/10) | - | 2.25 | 9.00 |
| Key Passes | 0.6 | 50% (5/10) | - | - | - |
| Fouls Committed | 1.18 | 60% (6/10) | - | - | - |
| Fouls Drawn | 0.85 | 50% (5/10) | - | - | - |
| Tackles | 1.11 | 80% (8/10) | - | - | - |
| Yellow Cards | 0.2 | 10% (1/10) | - | 2.88 | - |
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score | Result | Position | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on Target | Key Passes | Fouls Committed | Fouls Drawn | Tackles | Yellow Cards | Rating | xG | Passes | Accurate Passes | Crosses | Successful Dribbles | Duels Won | Aerials Won | Interceptions | Clearances | Blocked Shots | Offsides | Red Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | Major League Soccer | Chicago Fire (away) | 1-3 | W | - | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | 0.00 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 Oct | Major League Soccer | Real Salt Lake (home) | 2-1 | W | - | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 Sep | Major League Soccer | Orlando City (home) | 4-2 | W | Right Back | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.1 | 0.00 | 32 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 25 May | Major League Soccer | Inter Miami (away) | 6-4 | L | Left Back | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5.7 | 0.04 | 30 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 May | Major League Soccer | Columbus Crew (home) | 1-1 | D | Left Back | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7.2 | 0.03 | 38 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 May | Major League Soccer | Orlando City (away) | 4-3 | L | Left Back | 90 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.9 | 0.19 | 48 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 Apr | Major League Soccer | Columbus Crew (away) | 2-0 | L | - | 44 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 0.02 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 Apr | Major League Soccer | CF Montréal (away) | 1-2 | W | Right Midfield | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.4 | 0.00 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 Mar | Major League Soccer | Chicago Fire (home) | 1-2 | L | - | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 | 0.00 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 Mar | Major League Soccer | SJ Earthquakes (home) | 0-1 | L | - | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 0.00 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average | 51 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 6.6 | 0.03 | 19.7 | 14.4 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Market | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals 1+ | 10% (1/10) | 0% (0/5) | 20% (1/5) |
| Goals 2+ | 0% (0/10) | 0% (0/5) | 0% (0/5) |
| Assists 1+ | 10% (1/10) | 0% (0/5) | 20% (1/5) |
| Assists 2+ | 0% (0/10) | 0% (0/5) | 0% (0/5) |
| Shots 1+ | 40% (4/10) | 20% (1/5) | 60% (3/5) |
| Shots 2+ | 10% (1/10) | 0% (0/5) | 20% (1/5) |
| Shots 3+ | 10% (1/10) | 0% (0/5) | 20% (1/5) |
| Shots 4+ | 0% (0/10) | 0% (0/5) | 0% (0/5) |
| Shots on Target 1+ | 20% (2/10) | 0% (0/5) | 40% (2/5) |
| Shots on Target 2+ | 0% (0/10) | 0% (0/5) | 0% (0/5) |
| Shots on Target 3+ | 0% (0/10) | 0% (0/5) | 0% (0/5) |
| Key Passes 1+ | 50% (5/10) | 40% (2/5) | 60% (3/5) |
| Key Passes 2+ | 30% (3/10) | 20% (1/5) | 40% (2/5) |
| Key Passes 3+ | 10% (1/10) | 20% (1/5) | 0% (0/5) |
| Fouls Committed 1+ | 60% (6/10) | 60% (3/5) | 60% (3/5) |
| Fouls Committed 2+ | 20% (2/10) | 40% (2/5) | 0% (0/5) |
| Fouls Committed 3+ | 10% (1/10) | 20% (1/5) | 0% (0/5) |
| Fouls Drawn 1+ | 50% (5/10) | 40% (2/5) | 60% (3/5) |
| Fouls Drawn 2+ | 10% (1/10) | 0% (0/5) | 20% (1/5) |
| Fouls Drawn 3+ | 10% (1/10) | 0% (0/5) | 20% (1/5) |
| Tackles 1+ | 80% (8/10) | 80% (4/5) | 80% (4/5) |
| Tackles 2+ | 30% (3/10) | 20% (1/5) | 40% (2/5) |
| Tackles 3+ | 10% (1/10) | 20% (1/5) | 0% (0/5) |
| Yellow Cards 1+ | 10% (1/10) | 20% (1/5) | 0% (0/5) |
| Season | Competition | Club | Apps | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Fouls | Tackles | Yellow cards | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Major League Soccer | Philadelphia Union | 11 | 540 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 6.69 |
| 2025 | Major League Soccer | Philadelphia Union | 7 | 321 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6.53 |
| 2024 | Major League Soccer | Charlotte | 6 | 194 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6.94 |
| Date | From | To | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Philadelphia Union | TBC | Transfer |
| 30 Nov 2024 | - | Charlotte | End of loan |
| 6 Sep 2024 | Charlotte | - | Loan |
| Season | Club |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Philadelphia Union |
| 2025/2026 | TBC |