Benjamin Kanuric leaves FC Ingolstadt - move to Portugal!

Benjamin Kanuric leaves FC Ingolstadt - move to Portugal!

Benjamin Kanuric, a talented midfielder, is leaving FC Ingolstadt and joining Leixões SC, a Portuguese second division club, with immediate effect. The club announced this today. The 22-year-old, who came to Ingolstadt from Bielefeld in 2023/24, made 36 appearances in the last third division season and scored 8 goals. This highlights him as just one of many promising players to leave the club as the transfer window is in full swing. Loud Transfer market Kanuric was an important support for the team during this time and will now be the second Austrian in Leixões SC after goalkeeper Hans-Peter Berger already plays there.

In an initial reaction, sports director Ivo Grlic was very satisfied with Kanuric's development in the team and highlighted his excellent skills in terms of set pieces as well as his game intelligence and mentality. Kanuric was more than just a player for Ingolstadt; His time at the FCI was very formative for him both personally and sportingly. He collected a total of 14 goals and 11 assists in 77 competitive games and was one of the best assist providers in League 3 in the 2024/25 season. This information comes from the official club website FClngolstadt.de, which also emphasizes that it was agreed not to disclose the terms of the transfer.

Kanuric's career and future

With an impressive overall performance in the third division, including 8 goals and 11 assists last season, Kanuric has established himself not only as a talented player but also as a valuable team member. In addition, with 29 appearances for the ÖFB juniors, he also has international experience that could benefit him in the Portuguese league. Managing directors Dietmar Beiersdorfer and Ivo Grlic expressed positive comments about his departure and the associated development he underwent at the FCI.

The transfer window in football is known to be full of highlights and surprises as clubs loan or sell players. In recent years, big names such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar have stood out in terms of transfers, and this dynamic can be transferred not only to the big leagues, but also to the lower leagues. How Statista reported, the transfer fees vary greatly and only a few clubs can invest three-digit million amounts. The developments surrounding club transfers remain exciting and highly relevant.

For Kanuric, the move to Portugal is now a further step in his football career. The fans keep their fingers crossed for him and hope that he continues to be as successful as he was at FC Ingolstadt!