Fernando Matías Benítez

Fernando Matías Benítez (born 13 November 2000) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Racing Club in Uruguay.

Fernando Matías Benítez
Personal information
Full name Fernando Matías Benítez
Date of birth (2000-11-13) 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
0000–2015 Academía Renato Cesarini
2015–2021 River Plate
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 River Plate 0 (0)
2021Atlanta United 2 (loan) 22 (2)
2022San 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

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]

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