Michelle Benítez
Mexican footballer (born 1996)
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Michelle Jonathan Benítez Valenzuela[a] (born 12 February 1996) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Sacramento Republic.
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Benítez with the Sacramento Republic in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michelle Jonathan Benítez Valenzuela | ||
| Date of birth | 12 February 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sacramento Republic | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2013 | Aguilas de UAS | ||
| 2013–2016 | Guadalajara | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2022 | Guadalajara | 13 | (1) |
| 2018 | → Zacatepec (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | → Celaya (loan) | 29 | (4) |
| 2020–2022 | → Tapatío (loan) | 44 | (4) |
| 2023–2024 | Atlético La Paz | 65 | (13) |
| 2025– | Sacramento Republic | 30 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:58, 30 October 2025 (UTC) | |||
Career
Youth
Benítez started his career with small club in his hometown of Sinaloa. From 2011 to 2013 he played for Águilas de la UAS. He then joined Guadalajara's youth academy in 2013. He arrived to Chivas Youth Academy going through U-17 and U-20. Until finally reaching the first team, Matías Almeyda being the coach promoting Benítez to first team.[1]
Guadalajara
Michelle Benítez made his official debut under Argentine coach Matias Almeyda in the Liga MX which was on March 4, 2017. He was subbed in at 46 minute against Toluca which ended in a 0-0 draw.[2]
Honours
Guadalajara
Notes
- In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Benítez and the second or maternal family name is Valenzuela.
