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Former Birmingham City striker Christian Benitez dies aged 27
Former Birmingham striker Christian Benitez has died at the age of 27.
The Ecuador international, who had been playing for Qatari side El Jaish Sports Club, spent the 2009-10 season on loan at St Andrew's from Mexican side Santos Laguna.
Benitez, son of Ermen Benitez, one of Ecuador's all-time leading goalscorers, won 58 caps for his country.
He returned to Santos Laguna in 2010 after Birmingham opted against a permanent deal for him.
Benitez, also known as 'Chucho', scored four goals in 36 appearances during his time in England and came to prominence during the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
He left Santos Laguna for Club America, another Mexican side, in 2011 and joined El Jaish on 6 July.
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So sad. RIP
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29-07-2013, 01:47 PM
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