Liam Bennett

Photo by: Jeff Reinking | Louisville Athletics

Louisville Men’s Soccer celebrate during the game against Belmont at Lynn Stadium on October 1.

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Liam Bennett during the Cardinals match with Kentucky at Lynn Stadium on September 3.

Photo by: Jeff Reinking | Louisville Athletics

Position:
Midfielder
Height:
5-10
Weight:
168
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Leeds, England
High School:
Cardinal Heenan Catholic

2019: Played in 18 games with 11 starts during his junior season … His lone goal came off a cross in the 75th minute against Temple on October 22 … Finished the season with five total shots.

2018: Appeared in 15 matches with 14 starts during redshirt sophomore season at Louisville.

2017: Scored one goal and made 19 total starts while playing in all 20 matches for the No. 7 Cardinals ... Connected on first career collegiate goal delivering game-winner in overtime at Charlotte on Oct. 17.

2016: Did not see game action during first collegiate season.

High School/Club: Played club soccer for Leeds United from 2004-15 … Won Pro Development League U-18 title with Leeds United … Was chosen as the players’ Player of the Year on Leeds United’s U-16 team … Competed against Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup at Elland Road, the home of Leeds United FC … Also played prep soccer for Cardinal Heenan Catholic School from seventh grade through 11th grade.

Personal: Born in Leeds, England in 1996 … Parents are Chris Bennett and Nicola Bennett … Has two siblings, Holly and Tom … Biggest thrill in sports was walking out of the tunnel at Elland Road Stadium to play Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup with an electric atmosphere from the fans … Favorite team is Manchester City … Chose Louisville after also seriously considering Clemson.