Edgar Benítez
Encyclopedia
Édgar Milciades Benítez Santander (born 8 November 1987), nicknamed Pájaro (bird) is a Paraguay
an football forward. He currently plays for Cerro Porteño
in the Paraguayan Primera División.
of Itaugua
before moving to Libertad
in 2005 where he won the Paraguayan 1st division tournament although he mostly played as a substitute. In 2008 he was signed by Sol de América
and quickly established himself in the club, being one of the team's top goalscorers.
On 1 December 2008 it was announced that Benítez will play in the Mexican League for Pachuca CF. He made his debut with C.F. Pachuca on January 2 in the Interliga 2009
, scoring his first goal with the club in the 4-0 win over Tecos UAG. He would end the tournament as the top goalscorer with 4 goals in 4 games, helping Pachuca obtain a spot in the qualifying round for the Copa Libertadores 2009
.
Since 2009 he wasn't considered as a starter for Pachuca. He is mainly used as a substitute for every match. He has participated constantly in Pachuca's matches in Bicentenario 2010. On 20 February 2010 he started a match against Jaguares de Chiapas
. He scored twice in this game and Pachuca secured a 2-2.
and had a good debut, playing in his first 2010 World Cup qualification
match against Peru
in which Paraguay won 1-0.
| 1. || 1 April 2009 || Olímpico Atahualpa
, Quito
, Ecuador || || 1-1 || 1-1 || 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
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Pachuca
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
an football forward. He currently plays for Cerro Porteño
Cerro Porteño
Club Cerro Porteño is a professional Paraguayan football club, based in the neighbourhood of Barrio Obrero in Asunción. Founded in 1912, Cerro has won 28 Primera División titles and is one of the most popular football club in Paraguay...
in the Paraguayan Primera División.
Club
Benítez started his career in Club 12 de OctubreClub 12 de Octubre
Club 12 de Octubre is a Paraguayan football club from the city of Itauguá founded in 1914. The team were promoted to the first division in 1997. In 2002 they managed to win the Clausura tournament but lost in the absolute finals against Libertad...
of Itaugua
Itauguá
Itauguá is a city of the Central Department, Paraguay. Founded in 1728, its known by his exquisite and peculiar art of the ñandutí and his music.The San Rafael Museum shows valious objects of the Colonial Age....
before moving to Libertad
Club Libertad
Club Libertad is a sports club based in the District Tuyucuá of the city of Asuncion, capital of Paraguay. It was founded on July 30, 1905 and currently plays in the Paraguayan Primera División...
in 2005 where he won the Paraguayan 1st division tournament although he mostly played as a substitute. In 2008 he was signed by Sol de América
Club Sol de América
Club Sol de América is a Paraguayan sports club, mostly known for its football team. The club is located in Barrio Obrero, Paraguay, and it was founded in 1909. The stadium Sol de America uses for most of its first division games is located in the suburb city of Villa Elisa. Sol de America have won...
and quickly established himself in the club, being one of the team's top goalscorers.
On 1 December 2008 it was announced that Benítez will play in the Mexican League for Pachuca CF. He made his debut with C.F. Pachuca on January 2 in the Interliga 2009
InterLiga 2009
The 2009 InterLiga is the 6th edition of the tournament that will determine the last two Mexican spots in the 2009 Copa Libertadores.- Venues :-Qualification:...
, scoring his first goal with the club in the 4-0 win over Tecos UAG. He would end the tournament as the top goalscorer with 4 goals in 4 games, helping Pachuca obtain a spot in the qualifying round for the Copa Libertadores 2009
Copa Libertadores 2009
The 2009 Copa Libertadores de América was the 50th edition of the Copa Libertadores, CONMEBOL's premier annual international club tournament....
.
Since 2009 he wasn't considered as a starter for Pachuca. He is mainly used as a substitute for every match. He has participated constantly in Pachuca's matches in Bicentenario 2010. On 20 February 2010 he started a match against Jaguares de Chiapas
Jaguares de Chiapas
The Club de Fútbol Jaguares de Chiapas, is a Mexican football club now based in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, in the state of Chiapas. They currently play in Primera División de México...
. He scored twice in this game and Pachuca secured a 2-2.
National team
Due to his good performances with Sol de América he was called for the Paraguay national football teamParaguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
and had a good debut, playing in his first 2010 World Cup qualification
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)
The South American zone of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification saw 10 teams competing for places in the finals which were held in South Africa. The format is identical to that used for the previous three World Cup qualification tournaments held by CONMEBOL...
match against Peru
Peru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
in which Paraguay won 1-0.
International goals
|-| 1. || 1 April 2009 || Olímpico Atahualpa
Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa
Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa is a multi-purpose stadium in Quito, Ecuador. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 39,816. Built in 1951, it sits at the intersection of the Avenida 6 de Diciembre and Avenida Naciones Unidas, two major streets in Ecuador's...
, Quito
Quito
San Francisco de Quito, most often called Quito , is the capital city of Ecuador in northwestern South America. It is located in north-central Ecuador in the Guayllabamba river basin, on the eastern slopes of Pichincha, an active stratovolcano in the Andes mountains...
, Ecuador || || 1-1 || 1-1 || 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)
The South American zone of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification saw 10 teams competing for places in the finals which were held in South Africa. The format is identical to that used for the previous three World Cup qualification tournaments held by CONMEBOL...
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Honours
Libertad- Paraguayan Primera División (2): 2006, 20072007 in Paraguayan football-First division results:The first division tournament was divided in two sections: the Apertura and the Clausura and had 12 teams participating in a two round all-play-all system...
Pachuca
- CONCACAF Champions LeagueCONCACAF Champions LeagueThe CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international club football championship for teams from the CONCACAF region ....
(1): 2009–10
External links
- Profile at BDFA
- Neuchâtel Xamax#Current squad