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Fernando Matías Benítez (born 13 November 2000) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for San Martín SJ, on loan from River Plate.

Fernando Matías Benítez

Personal information
Full name	Fernando Matías Benítez
Date of birth	(2000-11-13) 13 November 2000 (age 21)
Place of birth	Rosario, Argentina
Height	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Position(s)	Forward
Club information
Current team	San Martín SJ (on loan from River Plate)
Youth career
0000–2015	Academía Renato Cesarini
2015–2021	River Plate
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–	River Plate	0	(0)
2021	→ Atlanta United 2 (loan)	22	(2)
2022–	→ San Martín SJ (loan)	7	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:18, 1 November 2022 (UTC)

Career

River Plate

In 2015, Benítez joined River Plate from the Renato Cesarini academy. He signed a professional contract with River Plate in February 2021 after scoring 5 goals in 20 appearances for the club's reserve team over the previous two seasons.[1][2]

Loan to Atlanta United 2

On 2 April 2021, Benítez signed on loan with USL Championship side Atlanta United 2, who play in the second-tier of the US soccer pyramid.[3] He made his professional debut on 16 May 2021, starting and scoring for Atlanta against OKC Energy in a 2–2 draw.[4]

References

External links

• Fernando Matías Benítez | Atlanta United FC Atlanta United profile

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