Aiden Benitez

Position:
Forward
Height:
5-9
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Westfield, Ind.
High School:
Blue Valley West (Kan.) | Butler

PRIOR TO AKRON: Comes to Akron after gaining valuable playing experience at Butler...appeared in 16 games in 2025 en route to registering a team-high four goals, four assists, 12 points and three game-winning goals on the strength of a team-best 28 shots, including 11 on goal, and was tabbed a Third-Team All-BIG EAST selection...honored by TopDrawerSoccer.com to its Postseason Top 100 Freshman squad checking in at No. 26...gained valuable playing experience at Sporting Kansas City, where he scored 32 goals, helping his squad advance to the MLS NEXT playoffs and the GA Cup quarterfinals. Additionally, he earned a call-up to El Salvador’s U20 team for CONCACAF and was a three-star recruit according to TopDrawerSoccer.com.

PERSONAL: Majoring in political science...son of Anthony and Sarah Benitez.