Domingo Silvio Benítez Alfonso (born 3 November 1935) is a former

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goalkeeper,

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player and coach.

Career

Benítez was born in Tacumbú, Paraguay. He started his career at Presidente Hayes from his hometown, Tacumbú. Afterwards he moved to

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of Asunción. In 1965 he went to Chile to play for Ferrobadminton where he won the Primera B league. After two years in

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he returned to Paraguay to play in

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and end his career. Benítez also played basketball for Presidente Hayes for a few years. As a coach, he managed the following football teams: Presidente Hayes (1972 and 1973),

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and 12 de Junio (Liga Chaqueña).Silvio Benítez, excelente en el arco y en el básquetbol

Honours

As a player

As a coach

References

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