Christian Benítez

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Christian Benítez left an outsized mark on Ecuadorian and Mexican football. He won league titles in both countries, claimed four Liga MX Golden Boots, and twice took home the Golden Ball as the league's best player. His 24 goals for Ecuador placed him third on the national team's all-time scoring list. His transfer to Club América set a Mexican record, and his sudden death at 27 only deepened the legend.

AwardsChristian Benítez won multiple league titles and individual honors. He was the Serie A Best Player in 2006, and in Mexico he claimed the Liga MX Golden Ball twice and the Golden Boot four times. He also won the Ecuadorian Serie A championship twice and the Mexican Primera División title twice.

Honours & Distinctions

Number 11 retired by Ecuadorian Football Federation

Ecuadorian Football Federation·2013

The federation retired his jersey number after his death, though FIFA regulations later required its reinstatement for the 2014 World Cup.

Records & Feats

Third-highest scorer in Ecuador national team history

Career Milestone·2013

Scored 24 goals in 58 appearances for Ecuador, placing him third on the all-time list at the time of his death.

Mexican record transfer fee for Club América

Career Milestone·2011

His US$10 million transfer to Club América in 2011 was a record for a Mexican club at the time.