Cristian Benavente Bristol (born 19 May 1994) is a professional

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who plays for Alianza Lima, as an

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. Born in Spain, he represents the Peru national team.

Club career

Real Madrid

Born in Alcalá de Henares, to

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Parents of

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Descent, Benavente joined Real Madrid's youth system in 2002, aged 8. In the 2013 summer, while still a junior, he was named to Real Madrid Castilla's pre-season squad for the 2012–13 season. In the same campaign he also was ''Juvenil A'' topscorer, netting 18 goals. In July 2013, Benavente was promoted to Castilla, and made his professional debut on 24 August, playing the last 11 minutes of a 0–1 home loss against

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, in the Segunda División championship.

Milton Keynes Dons

On 17 July 2015, Benavente joined English

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club

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, signing a two-year deal on a free transfer. On 11 August 2015, Benavente made his debut in a 2–1

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first round win over

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. On 5 January 2016, following limited first team opportunities, Benavente was released from the club.

Charleroi

Benavente then signed for Belgian club Charleroi in 2016.

Pyramids

In January 2019, he moved to Egyptian club

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Nantes

In August 2019, he was loaned to French club

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Royal Antwerp

In October 2020, he was loaned out to Belgian side

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On 31 January 2021, Benavente left

, due to a lack of playing time.

Charleroi

On 1 February 2021, Benavente moved to Belgium club Charleroi, on a loan deal with an option to buy.

Alianza Lima

In February 2022, Benavente was signed for Peruvian club Alianza Lima. He scored in his debut.

International career

After appearing with the under-17 and under-20 teams, Benavente made his full squad debut on 18 April 2013, as a half-time substitute in a 0–0 friendly draw against

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. He scored his first international goal on 1 June 2013, the winner in a 2–1 victory over

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Personal life

His mother, Magali Bristol, was a retired

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player for Peru's U15 and U20 teams, and is a part owner of Zest nightclub in Ipswich.

Career statistics

Club

International goals

:''As of match played 23 May 2016. Peru score listed first, score column indicates score after each Benavente goal.''

References

External links

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