| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (2006-05-29) 29 May 20061 | ||
| Place of birth | Senya Beraku, Ghana1 | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)1 | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Internacional | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2021–2025 | Dansoman Wise XI | ||
| 2024–2025 | → Internacional (loan) | ||
| 2025– | Internacional | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2026– | Internacional | 4 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:59, 17 May 2026 (UTC) | |||
Benjamin Arhin (born 29 May 2006) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brazilian club Internacional.
Early life
Born in Senya Beraku but raised in Weija, Arhin began his career with Dansoman Wise XI in 2021. In September 2024, he was he impressed the scouts of Internacional after playing against them in a local tournament,23 and joined the club on loan until the following January afterwards.4
Career
In February 2025, Inter signed a permanent contract with Arhin until January 2028, paying € 200,000 for 50% of his economic rights.5 A regular member of the under-20 squad, he made his first team debut on 11 January 2026, starting in a 2–1 Campeonato Gaúcho away win over Novo Hamburgo.67
Career statistics
- As of 17 May 20268
| Club | Season | League | State League | National Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Internacional | 2025 | Série A | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 4a | 0 | 4 | 0 | |||
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1b | 0 | 5 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
- Appearance(s) in Copa FGF
- Appearance(s) in Recopa Gaúcha
Honours
Internacional
- Recopa Gaúcha: 2026
References
References
- "Benjamin" (in Brazilian Portuguese). SC Internacional. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- "Ghanaian midfielder Benjamin Arhin joins Brazilian side SC Internacional". 3 News. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- "A história de como Benjamin saiu de Gana para jogar pelo Inter: "Não será surpresa vê-lo no Real Madrid"" [The story of how Benjamin left Ghana to play for Inter: "It will not be a surprise to see him at Real Madrid"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gaúcha ZH. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- "Inter contrata jogador de Gana para as categorias de base; conheça" [Inter sign player from Ghana for the youth categores; know him] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- "Inter acerta compra de volante ganês da base; confira valores" [Inter agree purchase of Ghanaian defensive midfielder from the youth setup; see values] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 25 February 2025. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- "Conheça Benjamin Arhin, jovem do Inter que sonha ajudar comunidade em Gana" [Know Benjamin Arhin, Inter's youngster who dreams of helping his community in Ghana] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- "Benjamin é o destaque da vitória do Internacional sobre o Novo Hamburgo" [Benjamin is the spotlight of Internacional's win over Novo Hamburgo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 12 January 2026. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- Benjamin Arhin at Soccerway. Retrieved 17 May 2026.