José María Benguria

José María de Benguria y Berreteaga (15 March 1904 – unknown) was a Spanish footballer who played as a defender for Athletic Bilbao, Atlético Madrid, and Real Madrid in the 1920s.

Early life and education José María de Benguria was born in Plentzia, Biscay, on 15 March 1904, (Some sources wrongly state that he was born in Gorliz, Biscay.)

Career Benguria began his football career in 1920, aged 16, with Athletic Bilbao, and after one season he joined its subsidiary team, Atlético Madrid, with whom he also played only one season, as he then joined its city rivals, Real Madrid.

In 1926, Benguria returned to Real Madrid for one more season, scoring a total of 8 goals in 13 official matches, including a remarkable 8 goals in just six Copa del Rey matches, He also helped Madrid win the 1926–27 Centro Championship.

Honours Real Madrid Centro Championship: Champions (1): 1926–27