Alianza Lima did not have a great performance in the current edition of the Copa Libertadores and the goal of winning the Liga 1 Apertura remained a mere wish. The sports management is studying the performances of the squad and has decided that the Paraguayan player, Edgar Benítez, will not renew with the club.
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Edgar Benítez: his stats
Edgar Benítez's numbers were not good, considering he is an offensive player. He arrived in the middle of the 2021 season and in 19 games he scored one goal and provided one assist. He had key plays on the left side that were crucial for the team to win the national title.
This year, the popular "Pájaro" has played 14 games, 9 of them as a starter in the Liga 1. He scored one goal and provided one assist. In the Copa Libertadores, he played five games and scored a goal against Colo Colo. However, earning only one point and losing 8-1 against River Plate increased his poor campaign with the team.
Edgar Benítez is not very active on social media, but today, one day before his contract expires with Alianza Lima, he decided to share a memory as a World Cup player in South Africa 2010 with Paraguay.
"12 years ago from that unforgettable evening when we reached the best eight in the World Cup South Africa 2010 🇿🇦 What immense joy to have been part of this wonderful family," he wrote on Instagram.
In that World Cup, Benítez wore the number 10 jersey and highlighted the accomplishment of reaching the quarterfinals, alongside Justo Villar, Lucas Barrios, and Roque Santa Cruz. They were defeated by Spain, the tournament's champion, in the quarterfinals. The 'Pájaro' was not used in that match.
Paraguay reached the round of 16 in that World Cup after finishing first in Group F, where they faced Slovakia, New Zealand, and Italy. They advanced to the quarterfinals by winning a penalty shootout against Japan (5-3).
How much does Edgar Benítez cost?
Edgar Benítez is valued at 200,000 euros, according to transfermarkt.