Matías Benítez (footballer)

Argentine footballer

Matías Benítez
Personal information
Full name	Fernando Matías Benítez
Date of birth	(2000-11-13) 13 November 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth	Rosario, Argentina
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Central Córdoba SdE
Number	7
Youth career
0000–2015	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	15	(0)
2024	Arsenal Sarandí	15	(0)
2024–	Central Córdoba SdE	7	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:02, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

Fernando Matías Benítez (born 13 November 2000) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Central Córdoba SdE.

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.

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. He made his professional debut on 16 May 2021, starting and scoring for Atlanta against OKC Energy in a 2–2 draw.

References

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

Fernando Matías Benítez | Atlanta United FC Atlanta United profile

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