No Chucho Deal

Last updated : 14 May 2010 By Brian Cartlidge

The 24-year-old Ecuardorian international striker joined Blues on a season-long loan deal from Mexican side Santos Laguna last summer, with Blues having the option of signing Benitez written into the deal.

However, Blues manager McLeish has decided against signing Benitez permanently.

'Chucho' made 25 first team starts for the club last season scoring four times.

Date of birth
Thursday, 1st May 1986
Height
5.6
Place of birth
Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Weight
10.10
Nationality
Ecuador
Position
Forward
Comments
 
Squad No.
 
Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards)
Team
Debut Apps (+ sub) Goals Yellows Reds
 
16 Aug 2009 25 (11) 4 1 0
Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards)
Season
First App. Apps (+ sub) Goals Yellows Reds
 
16 Aug 2009 25 (11) 4 1 0
Appearances 25 (+ 11 as sub); Goals 4; Yellow cards 1; Red cards 0