Nehuén Benedetti

Nehuén Benedetti (born 25 February 2005) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls.

Career Estudiantes de La Plata From Bosques, Benedetti joined Estudiantes de La Plata at the end of 2015 after a successful trial, after playing for Bosques Norte and Defensa y Justicia. He spent his time at the club's Infantiles and Juveniles. In July 2023 he signed his first contract as a professional player.

He made his debut on 10 November 2023 against Central Córdoba in a 0–1 victory in the province of Santiago del Estero, coming on as a second-half substitute for Benjamín Rollheiser.

New York Red Bulls In February 2025, Benedetti was transferred to the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer in the United States. This transfer was made on a loan basis with an option to buy. Benedetti was assigned to reserve side New York Red Bulls II and on 6 April, made his debut for the side in a 3–2 victory over Chicago Fire FC II. On 27 May 2025, Benedetti scored his first goal with New York Red Bulls II in a 4–2 victory over Orlando City B.

International On 1 March 2024, Benedetti was called up to the first list of the new 2024–25 cycle of the Argentina U20 national team by Javier Mascherano.

In July 2024, the coach of the Argentina U-20 team, Diego Placente, selected Benedetti for the COTIF Tournament, the international competition in L'Alcudia.

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Honours Estudiantes Copa de la Liga Profesional: 2024 Trofeo de Campeones de la Liga Profesional: 2024

New York Red Bulls II MLS Next Pro Cup: 2025 MLS Next Pro Eastern Conference (Playoffs): 2025 MLS Next Pro Eastern Conference (Regular Season): 2025 MLS Next Pro Northeast Division: 2025

Individual 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Best XI