Jair Benítez

Jair “El Chigüiro” Benítez Sinisterra (born 11 January 1980) is a Colombian footballer.

Career

Professional

The Chigüiro Benítez has spent the majority of his career playing professionally in Colombia, having played 344 games and scoring 19 goals in Colombia's Fútbol Profesional Colombiano. He won a Fútbol Profesional Colombiano title with Independiente Medellín in 2002, and appeared in 17 regular season and Copa Libertadores games for Independiente Medellín in 2009, before signing with FC Dallas of Major League Soccer on 22 July.

Since joining Dallas Benítez has been a key contributor, helping the club to reach the 2010 MLS Cup final.

International

The Chigüiro Benítez is a full international with the Colombia national football team, and was part of the Colombian squads at the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the 2007 Copa América.

Personal The Chigüiro Benítez holds a U.S. green card which qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.

Honours

FC Dallas

Major League Soccer Western Conference Championship (1): 2010