Michelle Jonathan Benítez Valenzuela (born 12 February 1996) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Tapatío on loan from Guadalajara.
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Michelle Jonathan Benítez Valenzuela | ||
| Date of birth | (1996-02-12) 12 February 1996 (age 26) | ||
| Place of birth | Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team |
Tapatío (on loan from Guadalajara) | ||
| Number | 44 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2013 | Aguilas de UAS | ||
| 2013–2016 | Guadalajara | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017– | Guadalajara | 13 | (1) |
| 2018 | → Zacatepec (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | → Celaya (loan) | 29 | (4) |
| 2020– | → Tapatío (loan) | 36 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 July 2022 | |||
Benítez started his career with small club in his hometown of Sinaloa. From 2011-2013 he played for Águilas de la UAS. He then joined Guadalajara's youth academy in 2013. He arrived to Chivas Youth Academy going through U-17 and U-20. Until finally reaching the first team, Matías Almeyda being the coach promoting Benítez to first team.[1]
Michelle Benítez made his official debut under Argentine coach Matias Almeyda in the Liga MX which was on March 4, 2017. He was subbed in at 46 minute against Toluca which ended in a 0-0 draw.[2]
Guadalajara
C.D. Guadalajara – current squad | |
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