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.
Personal information | |||
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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) |
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]
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]
San Martín de San Juan – current squad | |
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