Benji (footballer)

Benjamín Rafael Núñez Rodríguez (born 15 May 1995), commonly known as Benji, is a Spanish-born Dominican footballer who plays as a right back for Tercera División club AD Ceuta FC and the Dominican Republic national team.

Early life

Benji was raised in El Doctoral, a neighborhood in Vecindario, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands.

Club career

Benji is a former player of CD San Pedro Mártir (two stints), UD Vecindario, Real Ávila CF and UD Las Palmas C.

In November 2022, Benji signed for CF Villanovense.

International career

Benji is a former member of the Canary Islands autonomous under–18 team. He made his senior debut for the Dominican Republic in a 0-1 loss to Saint Lucia on 16 November 2019.

Personal life

Benji has a twin brother, Fran Núñez, also a footballer, who plays for SCR Peña Deportiva and is also a member of the Dominican Republic national team.

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