Michelle Benítez Explained

Michelle Benítez
Full Name:Michelle Jonathan Benítez Valenzuela
Birth Date:12 February 1996
Birth Place:Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Height:1.68 m
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Atlético La Paz
Clubnumber:8
Youthyears1:2011–2013
Youthclubs1:Aguilas de UAS
Youthyears2:2013–2016
Youthclubs2:Guadalajara
Years1:2017–2022
Clubs1:Guadalajara
Caps1:13
Goals1:1
Years2:2018
Clubs2:Zacatepec (loan)
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2019–2020
Clubs3:Celaya (loan)
Caps3:29
Goals3:4
Years4:2020–2022
Clubs4:Tapatío (loan)
Caps4:36
Goals4:3
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:Atlético La Paz
Caps5:17
Goals5:3
Club-Update:7 July 2022

Michelle Jonathan Benítez Valenzuela (born 12 February 1996) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Atletico La Paz.

Career

Youth

Benítez 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

Michelle 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

Guadalajara

Clausura 2017[3]

Clausura 2017[4]

2018[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Benitez prefil Chivas . chivasdecorazon.com.mx. 7 June 2017.
  2. Web site: LIGA MX - Página Oficial de la Liga Mexicana del Fútbol Profesional.
  3. Web site: Regresó el Gigante. chivasdecorazon.com.mx. 28 May 2017. 28 May 2017.
  4. Web site: Hace historia en la Copa. chivasdecorazon.com.mx. 19 April 2017. 19 April 2017.
  5. Web site: ¡CAMPEONES DE CONCACAF! . chivasdecorazon.com.mx. 25 April 2018. 25 April 2018.