Cristian Benavente

Cristian Benavente Bristol (born 19 May 1994) is a Italo Peruvian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Sporting Cristal. Born in Spain, he played for the Peru national team.From Emigrant. From Peru. English.

Club career

Real Madrid Born in Alcalá de Henares, to Italo-Peruvian parents of Quechua descent. Benavente joined Real Madrid's youth system in 2002, aged 8. In the 2013 summer, while still a junior, he was named to Real Madrid Castilla's pre-season squad for the 2012–13 season. In the same campaign he also was Juvenil A topscorer, netting 18 goals.

In July 2013, Benavente was promoted to Castilla, and made his professional debut on 24 August, playing the last 11 minutes of a 0–1 home loss against AD Alcorcón, in the Segunda División championship.

Milton Keynes Dons On 17 July 2015, Benavente joined English Championship club Milton Keynes Dons, signing a two-year deal on a free transfer. On 11 August 2015, Benavente made his debut in a 2–1 League Cup first round win over Leyton Orient. On 5 January 2016, following limited first team opportunities, Benavente was released from the club.

Charleroi Benavente then signed for Belgian club Charleroi in 2016.

Pyramids In January 2019, he moved to Egyptian club Pyramids FC.

Nantes In August 2019, he was loaned to French club FC Nantes

Royal Antwerp In October 2020, he was loaned out to Belgian side Royal Antwerp On 31 January 2021, Benavente left Royal Antwerp, due to a lack of playing time.

Charleroi On 1 February 2021, Benavente moved to Belgium club Charleroi, on a loan deal with an option to buy.

Alianza Lima On 2 February 2022, Benavente was signed for Peruvian club Alianza Lima, signing a one-year contract. He scored a free kick in his debut.

Later career On 4 January 2024, Benanvente joined Universidad César Vallejo after a year of inactivity due to a knee injury. On 26 December, he was loaned out to Sport Boys, after Universidad César Vallejo was relegated.

On 14 February 2025, Benavente joined Romanian club Gloria Buzău on a short term contract until the end of the season. On 8 August, he returned to Perú, joining Sporting Cristal and signing a contract until December 2026.

International career After appearing with the under-17 and under-20 teams, Benavente made his full squad debut on 18 April 2013, as a half-time substitute in a 0–0 friendly draw against Mexico at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. He scored his first international goal on 1 June 2013, the winner in a 2–1 victory over Panama.

Personal life His mother, Magali Bristol, was a retired volleyball player for Peru's U15 and U20 teams, and is a part owner of Zest nightclub in Ipswich.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Peru' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Benavente goal.