Bento (footballer) explained

Bento
Fullname:Bento Matheus Krepski
Birth Date:10 June 1999
Birth Place:Curitiba, Brazil
Height:1.90m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Al Nassr
Clubnumber:24
Youthyears1:2013–2019
Youthclubs1:Athletico Paranaense
Years1:2020–2024
Clubs1:Athletico Paranaense
Caps1:114
Goals1:0
Clubs2:Al Nassr
Years2:2024–
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2024–
Nationalteam1:Brazil
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:20:45, 6 May 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:01:52, 27 March 2024 (UTC)

Bento Matheus Krepski (born 10 June 1999), known simply as Bento, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr and the Brazil national team.

Club career

Born in Curitiba, Paraná, Bento joined Athletico Paranaense' youth setup in 2013, at the age of 14.[1] Promoted to the first team for the 2020 season, he was initially a fifth-choice behind Santos, Jandrei, Anderson and Caio, and renewed his contract until 2023 in July of that year.[2]

On 25 November 2020, as both Santos and Jandrei tested positive for COVID-19, Bento made his first team debut by starting in a 1–1 Copa Libertadores home draw against River Plate.[3] He made his Série A debut three days later, starting in a 3–0 away loss against Palmeiras.

On 30 March 2021, Bento renewed his contract with Furacão until December 2024.[4] He further extended his link until 2025 on 26 October,[5] and became a first-choice in the 2022 season, after Santos left for Flamengo.[6]

On 17 July 2024, Bento has departed from Athletico Paranaense and signed a new professional contract to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, on 14 of August he made his official debut in a 0-2 win against Al Taawoun in the 2024 Saudi Super Cup semifinal.

International career

In August 2023, Bento received his first call-up to the Brazil senior national team by interim head coach Fernando Diniz, for two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Bolivia and Peru.[7] [8]

He made his debut on 23 March 2024 in a 1–0 friendly match win against England.[9]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueState leagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Athletico Paranaense2020Série A1000002030
202190502040200
20223300060130520
20233301506080620
2024701302050270
Total8303301603201640
Al Nassr2024–25Saudi Pro League0000001010
Career total830330160320101650

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
Brazil202420
Total20

Honours

Athletico Paranaense

2021

2020, 2023, 2024

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Das fazendas para a Libertadores, conheça a história do goleiro Bento até brilhar no Athletico. From the farms to the Libertadores, know the story of goalkeeper Bento until shining at Athletico. GloboEsporte.com. pt-BR. 3 December 2020. 7 December 2020.
  2. Web site: Athletico renova contratos de trio de promessas da base. Athletico renew contracts of trio of youth prospects. Gazeta do Povo. pt-BR. 21 July 2020. 7 December 2020.
  3. Web site: Bento cita inspiração em Alisson e Neto e comemora estreia pelo Athletico: "Marcada para sempre". Bento cites inspiration in Alisson and Neto and celebrates debut for Athletico: "Marked forever". GloboEsporte.com. pt-BR. 25 November 2020. 7 December 2020.
  4. Web site: Goleiro Bento renova com o Athletico até 2024. Goalkeeper Bento renews with Athletico until 2024. Lance!. pt-BR. 30 March 2021. 22 February 2023.
  5. Web site: Bento e Athletico Paranaense seguem juntos e de contrato renovado!. Bento and Athletico Paranaense remain together and with a renewed contract!. Club Athletico Paranaense. pt-BR. 26 October 2021. 22 February 2023.
  6. Web site: Bento se consolida no Athletico, reencontra Santos e se prepara para estreia no Maracanã. Bento consolidates himself at Athletico, faces Santos again and gets ready for Maracanã debut. ge. pt-BR. 27 July 2022. 22 February 2023.
  7. Web site: Fernando Diniz convoca Seleção Brasileira para a estreia das Eliminatórias . . 18 August 2023 . 18 August 2023 . pt .
  8. Web site: Moreira . Guilherme . Saviani . Rodrigo . 18 August 2023 . Bento é convocado pela primeira vez e aumenta lista de goleiros do Athletico na Seleção . 28 August 2023 . . pt-BR.
  9. Web site: ESPN. England v Brazil game report. 23 March 2024.