Date of Birth: June 6, 2001
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 170 lbs
Hometown: Wilton, CT
Country: USA
College: Wake Forest University
Professional Experience
In 2025, Benalcázar made 36 appearances across all competitions, anchoring the backline in multiple positions. He also contributed four goals and three assists, earning 2025 MVP honors for his all-around impact.
Prior to joining OCSC Benalcazar played for FC Cincinnati where he made 11 appearances for the MLS Next Pro side tallying 2 goals.
He also spent time with NYCFC where he split time between the first team and captaining NYCFC2 the club’s development squad playing in MLS Next Pro.
College Experience
Played at Wake Forest University from 2019-2021 where he made 44 appearance and scored 2 goals.
International Experience
Benalcazar participated in three camps with the U-16s in 2016/2017, followed by a camp with the U-18s in 2018 and two caps with the U-20s in 2020.
Acquired
Orange County SC signed Nico Benalcazar in February, 2025.
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