Fernando Matías Benítez (born 13 November 2000) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Racing Club in Uruguay.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Fernando Matías Benítez | ||
| Date of birth | 13 November 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Rosario, Argentina | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Racing Club | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2015 | Academía Renato Cesarini | ||
| 2015–2021 | River Plate | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | River Plate | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Atlanta United 2 (loan) | 22 | (2) |
| 2022 | → San Martín SJ (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2023– | Racing Club | 9 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:18, 23 April 2023 (UTC) | |||
Career edit
River Plate edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ Millonaria, La Página. "Matías Benítez firmó su primer contrato en River". La Página Millonaria.
- ^ "Fernando Matías Benítez | Atlanta United FC".
- ^ "Atlanta United 2 acquires four players | Atlanta United FC".
- ^ "OKC Energy FC vs. Atlanta United 2 - May 16, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
External links edit
- Fernando Matías Benítez | Atlanta United FC Atlanta United profile
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