Benja Cremaschi

BornMarch 2, 2005

BirthplaceMiami, Florida, U.S.

Height5'11" (180 cm)

PositionMidfielder

Current ClubParma (on loan from Inter Miami) (Serie A)

Squad Number#25

Nationality🇺🇸 American

Benjamin "Benja" Cremaschi is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Parma, on loan from Inter Miami CF, and the United States national team. A homegrown talent from Miami, Cremaschi started playing at age 6 with Key Biscayne SC before moving to Weston FC. He won the Golden Ball at the 2021 U16 MLS Next Cup with Weston Academy. Joining Inter Miami's academy in 2021, he rapidly progressed to the first team, where he played alongside Lionel Messi. In 2025, he made the leap to European football with a loan move to Parma in Serie A, continuing his rapid development.

Career Statistics

Club Career

Season	Club	Apps	Goals
2022	Inter Miami II	13	5
2022–	Inter Miami	72	7
2025–	Parma (loan)	8	0

International

Years	Team	Caps	Goals
2022	USA U19	3	2
2024–25	USA U20	12	7
2023–24	USA U23	7	1
2023–	USA	3	0

Source: Wikipedia (public data) — Last updated: April 2026

Career Timeline

Mar 2005

Born in Miami, Florida

2012

Started playing with Key Biscayne SC

2021

Won MLS Next Cup U16 Golden Ball

2022

Signed Homegrown contract with Inter Miami

2023

USMNT debut

2023

Played alongside Messi at Inter Miami

2025

Loan move to Parma (Serie A)

⚽ 2026 FIFA World Cup

Cremaschi's rapid rise from Miami youth soccer to Serie A makes him one of the most exciting USMNT prospects for the 2026 World Cup. His experience playing with Messi and now in one of Europe's top leagues gives him unique pedigree among American midfielders.

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