SOPHOMORE (2024)
- Did not see game action during the 2024 season.
FRESHMAN (2023)
- Appeared in four matches throughout the fall slate, totaling 43 minutes of action.
- Recorded one shot attempt in the Knights' 5-0 win over Coastal Carolina Oct. 18.
- Also played in both of UCF's first two games against then-No. 4/9 Clemson (Top Drawer Soccer/United Soccer Coaches) Aug. 24 and Stetson Aug. 27, as well as the team's 2-2 draw with then-No. 11 FIU Sept. 5.
PRIOR TO UCF
- Played for Hapoel Petah Tikva FC, a team at the time of committing to UCF, was in the second tier of Israeli professional soccer
- Graduated from Meitar High School in 2019
PERSONAL
- One of four children to Naamit and Doron Ben Dakon
DID YOU KNOW?
- Major: Business
- Favorite pro players: Lionel Messi, Dani Alves
- Favorite pro team: Hapoel Petah Tikva
- Pre-match ritual: Hydrate, listen to music, focus
- Fun fact: Served in the Israeli military as a safety commander
- Favorite movie: Kung Fu Panda
- Favorite TV show: The Office
- Favorite music artists: Bruno Mars, Eyal Golan
- Favorite food: Chicken sandwhich
- Favroite off-day activity: Going to the beach
- Nickname growing up: Benda
- Hidden talent: Playing teqball
- Favorite sports (besides soccer): Tennis, Surfing
“I chose UCF because it has an amazing soccer program that offers me a wonderful opportunity to grow academically and athletically in a great environment.”