Saturday 3 August 2013
Former Birmingham striker Christian 'Chucho' Benítez die at the age of 27
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Former Birmingham striker Christian
'Chucho' Benítez die at the age of 27
The Ecuador striker Christian
Benítez die on Monday morning after distress a cardiorespiratory capture, less
than a month after sign for Qatari club Al Jaish.
Benítez was admitted to hospital with severe stomach pain hours
after making his debut touching Qatar Sports Club in the Sheikh Jassem Cup but
died shortly afterwards. He was 27.
Benítez joined Al Jaish earlier in July from Club America, after
previous spells with El Nacional, Santos Laguna and Birmingham.
An Ecuador Football Federation (FEF) statement read: "The
FEF regrets to inform you of the death of Christian Benítez, the striker of
Qatar club Al Jaish and the Ecuador national team.
"Benítez, who was with his new club in Qatar, had a severe
stomach pain, which was why he was swift to a hospital, where after a few hours
suffer he suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest, which useless his life.
"The Ecuadorian Football Federation extends its heartfelt consideration
to the family – parents, wife, children – and friends of our striker Christian
Benítez.
"May he rest in peace."
Benitez was a regular for his country and made the Ecuador crew
for the 2006 World Cup title fight in Germany. Al Jaish were stunned at the
player's death so soon after his arrival.
A statement read: "The club would like to offer its sincere
condolences to the family of the player. Benítez had recently joined the club
from Club America for three seasons. The player participated for the first time
with the team during yesterday's match against Qatar Sports Club in the Sheikh
Jassem Cup without crabby of any health harms.
"His swift departure is a big shock for each member of the technological
and administrative staff. He was a player that over the short period he was
here was regarded for his high moral character."
Tributes were swift to arrive
with the Manchester United winger, and Ecuador team-mate, Antonio
Valencia tweeting a picture of the pair together.
The Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner, who played with Benítez
at Birmingham, said on the social networking site: "Can't believe
Christian Benítez aka chucho has died had the delight to play with him he was a
top bloke. My thoughts go out to his family."
A tweet from Club America read: "You left as a champion,
you will always be in our heart. Rest in Peace Christian Benítez."
A Birmingham announcement read:
"Birmingham City Football Club is distraught to learn
of the passing of former striker Christian 'Chucho' Benítez. The thoughts of
all related with the football club are with Chucho's family and friends at this
very sad time.
"Chucho's passing will now be marked at St Andrew's ahead
of Saturday's fixture against Watford.
"The Ecuador universal was an immensely-popular temperament
during his time at the football club. for the period of a season-long loan from
Mexican club Santos Laguna in 2009-10, Chucho made 36 appearance scoring four
goals."
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