Louis Bennett II (born May 19, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a defender for Chicago House AC in the National Independent Soccer Association.

Louis Bennett II
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-05-19) May 19, 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Shorewood, Wisconsin, United States
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Chicago House
Number 21
Youth career
2010–2012 Chicago Fire
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2015 Marquette Golden Eagles 55 (9)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2016 Chicago Fire U-23 20 (2)
2016–2017 Anorthosis Famagusta 0 (0)
2017 Swope Park Rangers 2 (0)
2017 MFK Vyškov 12 (1)
2019 Memphis 901 0 (0)
2019Forward Madison (loan) 9 (0)
2020 Forward Madison 7 (0)
2021– Chicago House 6 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 10, 2021

Career

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Early career

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Bennett played college soccer at Marquette University from 2013 and 2015.[1] While at college, Bennett II played with Premier Development League side Chicago Fire U-23.[2]

Professional

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Bennett opted to forgo his senior college season to sign a three-year deal with Cypriot side Anorthosis Famagusta on August 12, 2016.[3]

Bennett returned to the United States on February 17, 2017, when he signed with United Soccer League side Swope Park Rangers.[4]

Personal

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Bennett is the son of former soccer player Louis Bennett, who is currently the head coach at Marquette University.[3] Bennett II has dual American-British citizenship.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Louis Bennett II Bio Marquette Golden Eagles Official Athletic Site". gomarquette.com. Archived from the original on February 22, 2017. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  2. ^ "Player Stats". uslpdl.com. Archived from the original on March 28, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "Bennett II Signs Pro Deal with Cypriot League Club Marquette Golden Eagles Official Athletic Site". gomarquette.com. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  4. ^ "Swope Park Rangers signs former Marquette midfielder Louis Bennett II | Sporting Kansas City". sportingkc.com. Retrieved June 17, 2017.