José de La Cruz Benítez
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José de La Cruz Benitez Santa Cruz, (born May 3, 1952 in Asunción, Paraguay, is a former football (soccer) player who played as a goalkeeper.
Benítez started in the youth divisions of Olimpia Asunción and made his debut with the first team squad in 1971. In 1977 he was transferred to Internacional of Brazil where he won several titles and became a favorite among the fans. In 1983 Benítez suffered a severe injury after colliding with another player during a game which forced Benítez to end his football career.
[edit] Career
- 1971-1977 : Olimpia Asunción -
Paraguay - 1977-1977 : Internacional -
Brazil - 1978-1978 : Palmeiras - Brazil
- 1978-1983 : Internacional - Brazil
[edit] Titles
- Under-20 South American Champion: 1971 (with the Paraguay national football team)
- Paraguayan League: 1971, 1975 (with Olimpia)
- Campeonato Gaúcho: 1978, 1981, 1982, 1983 (with Internacional de Porto Alegre)
- Campeonato Brasileiro: 1979 (with Internacional de Porto Alegre)
