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{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Antonio Benítez
| name = Antonio Benítez
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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}}
| death_place = Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
| death_place = Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
| height = {{height|m=1.70}}
| height = 1.70 m
| position = [[Defender (association football)#Full-back|Left back]]
| position = [[Defender (association football)#Full-back|Left back]]
| youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = [[Xerez CD|Xerez]]
| youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = [[Xerez CD|Xerez]]
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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
}}
}}
{{Spanish name|Benítez|Fernández}}
{{family name hatnote|Benítez|Fernández|lang=Spanish}}
'''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]].
'''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]].


==Club career==
==Club career==
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.
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.


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|publisher=[[Mundo Deportivo (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''|publisher=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|publisher=[[El País]]|language=Spanish|date=22 February 2014|accessdate=5 February 2016}}</ref>
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>


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/>
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/>


==International career==
==International career==
Benítez gained 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]].
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]].


==Death==
==Death==
On 19 February 2014, Benítez died in his hometown. He was 62 yeard 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|publisher=Mundo Deportivo|language=Spanish|date=19 February 2014|accessdate=19 February 2014}}</ref>
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>


==Honours==
==Honours==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.bdfutbol.com/en/p/j3733.html?cat=SEL National team data] at BDFutbol
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* {{NFT player|28640}}
*{{FIFA player|46441}}
* {{FIFA player|46441}}
* {{Eu-Football.info|1636}}
*[http://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=1636 Spain stats at Eu-Football]


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Latest revision as of 20:13, 18 April 2024

For the Cuban novelist, see Antonio Benítez-Rojo. For the Spanish football player and coach, see Antonio Fernández Benítez.
Antonio Benítez
Personal information
Full name Antonio Benítez Fernández
Date of birth (1951-06-02)2 June 1951
Place of birth Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
Date of death 19 February 2014(2014-02-19) (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
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Benítez and the second or maternal family name is Fernández.

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]

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "1–0: El Real Betis, a Segunda" [1–0: Real Betis, to Segunda]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). 8 May 1978. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "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]

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