Erik Benjaminsen

Erik Benjaminsen (born September 3, 1992) is an American soccer player currently playing for Stabæk of Norway's Tippeligaen.
Career
Club
As a young boy, Benjaminsen joined Hauger FK, but at the age of fifteen he moved to Stabæk. He worked his way through the youth system, playing for the U-19 team and the reserve team. He made his debut for the senior team in the first round of the 2010 Norwegian Cup, coming on as a substitute in a 12-1 demolition of Høland IL. Benjaminsen signed a professional contract in August 2010, making him eligible for league play.
As of 14 March 2012, Benjaminsen has not played for the senior team of Stabæk.
International
Like his teammate Mix Diskerud, Benjaminsen is a dual national holding both Norwegian and American citizenship. Also like Diskerud, Benjaminsen has played for Norwegian youth teams in informal competitions. However, in 2009 Benjaminsen said that, "I am 100% American. I always have been. My goal is to make the US national team. It has always been my dream. If I were to get a call , I would take it in a heartbeat."
Future callups were not forthcoming from the US U-20 camp and in September 2010, Benjaminsen accepted a callup to Norway's U-19 team. He made his official debut for the team on September 29 in a 2-0 loss to Estonia U-19 in a qualifier for the UEFA U-19 Championship.

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