Francis Benjamin
Nigerian association football player
Nigeria
Defender
Francis Benjamin: profile
Francis Benjamin (born 20 June 1993 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
Benjamin's senior club career began in 2012 at Heartland F.C.. He played for 2 clubs in 2 countries between 2012 and 2014. His most appearances came at Heartland F.C. (2012–2014), where he made 57 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 60 appearances and 3 goals.
At international level, Benjamin represented Nigeria (2012–present).
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 19)
- Club career
- 2012–2014 (3 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Nigeria and Israel
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (3 in 60)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 60% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Kalidou Koulibaly, Nicolas Jackson and Itumeleng Khune (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2014 | Heartland F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 57 | 3 |
| 2014 |  Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C. |
Israeli Premier League | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 60 | 3 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Francis Benjamin?
Francis Benjamin was born on 20 June 1993, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was Francis Benjamin born?
Francis Benjamin was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Francis Benjamin play for?
Francis Benjamin played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Francis Benjamin played for?
Francis Benjamin's recorded clubs are Heartland F.C. and Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C..
How tall is Francis Benjamin?
Francis Benjamin is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Francis Benjamin play?
Francis Benjamin played as a defender.
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