Michelle Jonathan Benítez Valenzuela[a] (born 12 February 1996) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Atletico La Paz.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michelle Jonathan Benítez Valenzuela | ||
| Date of birth | 12 February 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Atlético La Paz | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2013 | Aguilas de UAS | ||
| 2013–2016 | Guadalajara | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2022 | Guadalajara | 13 | (1) |
| 2018 | → Zacatepec (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | → Celaya (loan) | 29 | (4) |
| 2020–2022 | → Tapatío (loan) | 36 | (3) |
| 2023– | Atlético La Paz | 17 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 July 2022 | |||
Career
editYouth
editBenítez started his career with small club in his hometown of Sinaloa. From 2011 to 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]
Guadalajara
editMichelle 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]
Honours
editGuadalajara
Notes
edit- ^ In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Benítez and the second or maternal family name is Valenzuela.
References
edit- ^ "Benitez prefil Chivas". chivasdecorazon.com.mx. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ^ "LIGA MX - Página Oficial de la Liga Mexicana del Fútbol Profesional".
- ^ "Regresó el Gigante". chivasdecorazon.com.mx. 28 May 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Hace historia en la Copa". chivasdecorazon.com.mx. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "¡CAMPEONES DE CONCACAF!". chivasdecorazon.com.mx. 25 April 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
External links
edit- Michelle Benítez at Liga MX (archive) (in Spanish)
- Michelle Benítez at Soccerway
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