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{{Infobox football biography |
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| name = Antonio Benítez |
| name = Antonio Benítez |
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| fullname = Antonio Benítez Fernández |
| fullname = Antonio Benítez Fernández |
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| birth_date = {{birth date|1951|6|2|df=y}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date|1951|6|2|df=y}} |
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| birth_place = [[Jerez de la Frontera]], Spain |
| birth_place = [[Jerez de la Frontera]], [[Spain]] |
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| death_date = {{death date and age|2014|2|19|1951|6|2|df=y}} |
| death_date = {{death date and age|2014|2|19|1951|6|2|df=y}} |
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| death_place = |
| death_place = Jerez de la Frontera, Spain |
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| height = |
| height = 1.70 m |
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| position = [[Defender (association football)|Left back]] |
| position = [[Defender (association football)#Full-back|Left back]] |
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| youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = [[Xerez CD|Xerez]] |
| youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = [[Xerez CD|Xerez]] |
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| years1 = 1968–1970 | clubs1 = [[Xerez CD|Xerez]] | caps1 = | goals1 = |
| years1 = 1968–1970 | clubs1 = [[Xerez CD|Xerez]] | caps1 = 49 | goals1 = 3 |
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| years2 = |
| years2 = 1970–1984 | clubs2 = [[Real Betis|Betis]] | caps2 = 303 | goals2 = 24 |
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| totalcaps = 352 | totalgoals = 27 |
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| nationalyears1 = 1974 | nationalteam1 = [[Spain national football team|Spain amateur]] | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 0 |
| nationalyears1 = 1974 | nationalteam1 = [[Spain national amateur football team|Spain amateur]] | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 0 |
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| nationalyears2 = 1974–1977 | nationalteam2 = [[Spain national football team|Spain]] | nationalcaps2 = 3 | nationalgoals2 = 0 |
| nationalyears2 = 1974–1977 | nationalteam2 = [[Spain national football team|Spain]] | nationalcaps2 = 3 | nationalgoals2 = 0 |
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'''Antonio Benítez Fernández''' (2 June 1951 – 19 February 2014) was a |
'''Antonio Benítez Fernández''' (2 June 1951 – 19 February 2014) was a Spanish [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Defender (association football)#Full-back|left back]]. |
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==Club career== |
==Club career== |
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Benítez started his career with local [[Xerez CD]] in the [[Tercera División|third division]]. In 1970 he joined [[Andalusia]] neighbours [[Real Betis]], [[1970–71 Segunda División|immediately achieving promotion]] to [[La Liga]] |
Born in [[Jerez de la Frontera]], [[Province of Cádiz]], Benítez started his career with local [[Xerez CD]] in the [[Tercera División|third division]]. In 1970, he joined [[Andalusia]] neighbours [[Real Betis]], [[1970–71 Segunda División|immediately achieving promotion]] to [[La Liga]] as champions. |
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Benítez made his debut in the top level on 3 October 1971 |
Benítez made his debut in the top level on 3 October 1971 in a 0–2 away loss against [[Valencia CF]], and finished [[1971–72 La Liga|the season]] with 28 games and one goal as the ''Verdiblancos'' ranked in 13th position, [[1972–73 La Liga|being relegated the following campaign]]. Late into the decade, he would [[1976–77 Copa del Rey|win the 1977]] [[Copa del Rey]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hemeroteca.mundodeportivo.com/preview/1977/06/26/pagina-4/1030780/pdf.html|title=2–2: Los andaluces remontaron dos ventajas vascas|trans-title=2–2: The Andalusians countered Basques' advantage twice|newspaper=[[Mundo Deportivo]]|language=Spanish|date=26 June 1977|accessdate=5 February 2016}}</ref> suffer another top flight relegation with his main club in [[1977–78 La Liga|1978]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hemeroteca.mundodeportivo.com/preview/1978/05/08/pagina-8/1455395/pdf.html|title=1–0: El Real Betis, a Segunda|trans-title=1–0: Real Betis, to ''Segunda''|newspaper=Mundo Deportivo|language=Spanish|date=8 May 1978|accessdate=10 February 2016}}</ref> and [[1978–79 Segunda División|achieve immediate promotion back]]; during his early seasons, he played as a [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]].<ref name=PAIS>{{cite web|url=http://deportes.elpais.com/deportes/2014/02/22/actualidad/1393028076_452076.html|title=Antonio Benítez, campeón de Copa con el Betis en 1977|trans-title=Antonio Benítez, Cup champion with Betis in 1977|newspaper=[[El País]]|language=Spanish|date=22 February 2014|accessdate=5 February 2016}}</ref> |
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Benítez retired from football in June 1984 at the age of 33, after only one game in two seasons combined with Betis. He appeared in more than 300 official |
Benítez retired from football in June 1984 at the age of 33, after only one game in two seasons combined with Betis. He appeared in more than 300 official matches for the club, and later worked in its youth system.<ref name=PAIS/> |
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==International career== |
==International career== |
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Benítez earned three [[Cap (sport)|caps]] for [[Spain national football team|Spain]] in as many years, courtesy of manager [[László Kubala]]. His debut occurred on 12 October 1974 in a 1–1 [[Exhibition game|friendly]] with [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]], in [[Buenos Aires]]. |
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==Death== |
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On 19 February 2014, Benítez died in his hometown. He was 62 years old.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mundodeportivo.com/20140219/futbol/fallece-antonio-benitez-uno-de-los-campeones-de-la-copa-del-rey-de-1977_54401453068.html|title=Fallece Antonio Benítez, uno de los campeones de la Copa del Rey de 1977|trans-title=Antonio Benítez, part of the 1977 King's Cup-winning squad, dies|newspaper=Mundo Deportivo|language=Spanish|date=19 February 2014|accessdate=19 February 2014}}</ref> |
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==Honours== |
==Honours== |
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;Betis |
;Betis |
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*[[Copa del Rey |
*[[Copa del Rey]]: [[1976–77 Copa del Rey|1976–77]] |
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*[[Segunda División |
*[[Segunda División]]: [[1970–71 Segunda División|1970–71]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{BDFutbol|3733}} |
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*[http://www.bdfutbol.com/en/j/j3733.html BDFutbol profile] |
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*[http://www.bdfutbol.com/en/p/j3733.html?cat=SEL National team data] |
* [http://www.bdfutbol.com/en/p/j3733.html?cat=SEL National team data] at BDFutbol |
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* [http://beticopedia.blogspot.com.es/2012/08/benitez.html Beticopedia profile] {{in lang|es}} |
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{{Persondata <!-- Metadata: see [[Wikipedia:Persondata]]. --> |
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| NAME = Benitez, Antonio |
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| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Benitez Fernandez, Antonio |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Spanish footballer |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 2 June 1951 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = Jerez de la Frontera, Spain |
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| DATE OF DEATH = 19 February 2014 |
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| PLACE OF DEATH = Jerez de la Frontera, Spain |
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[[Category:1951 births]] |
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[[Category:2014 deaths]] |
[[Category:2014 deaths]] |
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[[Category:Spanish men's footballers]] |
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[[Category:Footballers from Jerez de la Frontera]] |
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[[Category:Men's association football defenders]] |
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[[Category:La Liga players]] |
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[[Category:Segunda División players]] |
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[[Category:Tercera División players]] |
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[[Category:Xerez CD |
[[Category:Xerez CD footballers]] |
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[[Category:Real Betis |
[[Category:Real Betis players]] |
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[[Category:Spain amateur international footballers]] |
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[[Category:Spain international footballers]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:13, 18 April 2024
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Antonio Benítez Fernández | ||
Date of birth | 2 June 1951 | ||
Place of birth | Jerez de la Frontera, Spain | ||
Date of death | 19 February 2014 | (aged 62)||
Place of death | Jerez de la Frontera, Spain | ||
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Position(s) | Left back | ||
Youth career | |||
Xerez | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1968–1970 | Xerez | 49 | (3) |
1970–1984 | Betis | 303 | (24) |
Total | 352 | (27) | |
International career | |||
1974 | Spain amateur | 1 | (0) |
1974–1977 | Spain | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Antonio Benítez Fernández (2 June 1951 – 19 February 2014) was a Spanish footballer who played as a left back.
Club career[edit]
Born in Jerez de la Frontera, Province of Cádiz, Benítez started his career with local Xerez CD in the third division. In 1970, he joined Andalusia neighbours Real Betis, immediately achieving promotion to La Liga as champions.
Benítez made his debut in the top level on 3 October 1971 in a 0–2 away loss against Valencia CF, and finished the season with 28 games and one goal as the Verdiblancos ranked in 13th position, being relegated the following campaign. Late into the decade, he would win the 1977 Copa del Rey,[1] suffer another top flight relegation with his main club in 1978[2] and achieve immediate promotion back; during his early seasons, he played as a left winger.[3]
Benítez retired from football in June 1984 at the age of 33, after only one game in two seasons combined with Betis. He appeared in more than 300 official matches for the club, and later worked in its youth system.[3]
International career[edit]
Benítez earned three caps for Spain in as many years, courtesy of manager László Kubala. His debut occurred on 12 October 1974 in a 1–1 friendly with Argentina, in Buenos Aires.
Death[edit]
On 19 February 2014, Benítez died in his hometown. He was 62 years old.[4]
Honours[edit]
- Betis
References[edit]
- ^ "2–2: Los andaluces remontaron dos ventajas vascas" [2–2: The Andalusians countered Basques' advantage twice]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). 26 June 1977. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ "1–0: El Real Betis, a Segunda" [1–0: Real Betis, to Segunda]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). 8 May 1978. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Antonio Benítez, campeón de Copa con el Betis en 1977" [Antonio Benítez, Cup champion with Betis in 1977]. El País (in Spanish). 22 February 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ "Fallece Antonio Benítez, uno de los campeones de la Copa del Rey de 1977" [Antonio Benítez, part of the 1977 King's Cup-winning squad, dies]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). 19 February 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
External links[edit]
- Antonio Benítez at BDFutbol
- National team data at BDFutbol
- Beticopedia profile (in Spanish)
- Antonio Benítez at National-Football-Teams.com
- Antonio Benítez – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Antonio Benítez at EU-Football.info
- 1951 births
- 2014 deaths
- Spanish men's footballers
- Footballers from Jerez de la Frontera
- Men's association football defenders
- La Liga players
- Segunda División players
- Tercera División players
- Xerez CD footballers
- Real Betis players
- Spain men's amateur international footballers
- Spain men's international footballers