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Carlos Benavídez

b. 1998

Uruguayan association football player

Association football player
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About Carlos Benavídez

Born 1998. Carlos Benavídez is an Uruguayan association football player.

Carlos Nahuel Benavídez Protesoni (born 30 March 1998) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as central midfielder for La Liga club Deportivo Alavés.

Club career Born in Montevideo, Protesoni began his career with hometown side Defensor Sporting, making his first team debut in 2016 at the age of 18. He became a regular starter in 2017, and moved to Argentine Primera División side Independiente.

On 1 July 2022, Protesoni signed a two-year contract with Spanish side Deportivo Alavés of the Segunda División.

Personal life Originally playing under the name Carlos Benavídez, he opted to play under his maternal surname Protesoni in August 2024 to honour his mother who raised him by herself. Through his mother, he is of Italian descent and holds dual Uruguayan-Italian citizenship.

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Important facts

Born
30 March 1998, Montevideo
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Uruguay
Also known as
Carlos Nahuel Benavídez Protesoni

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Carlos Benavídez?

Uruguayan association football player

When was Carlos Benavídez born?

Carlos Benavídez was born on 30 March 1998 in Montevideo.

What is Carlos Benavídez's occupation?

Carlos Benavídez is an association football player.

What nationality is Carlos Benavídez?

Carlos Benavídez is Uruguayan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carlos Benavídez

· Wikidata: Q24258613

· DBpedia: Carlos Protesoni

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