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Christian Benitez: Former Birmingham striker dies aged 27
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The Ecuador international, who had just joined Qatari side El Jaish Sports Club, spent the 2009-10 season on loan at St Andrew's from Mexican side Santos Laguna.
Benitez, son of Ermen Benitez, one of Ecuador's all-time leading goalscorers, won 58 caps for his country.
He returned to Santos Laguna in 2010 after Birmingham opted against a permanent deal for him.
El Jaish, who signed Benitez on 6 July, confirmed the news but the official cause of his death is unclear.
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Very shocking in my opinion. Benitez was a good player for Club America, Birmingham City F.C., and his home Ecuador.
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He was a very good player and is only 27, what a waste. Some are saying he died of a car crash others a heart attack either way he is 27 and didn't deserve any of this.
Thoughts go out to his family especially his wife and kids
Thoughts go out to his family especially his wife and kids
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Really sad news to hear.
He was an excellent player at any club he played in.
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He was an excellent player at any club he played in.
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