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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
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Really sad news to hear.

He was an excellent player at any club he played in.

rip.
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