Bento (footballer)

Bento Matheus Krepski (born 10 June 1999), known simply as Bento, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Athletico Paranaense and the Brazil national team.

Club career

Born in Curitiba, Paraná, Bento joined Athletico Paranaense' youth setup in 2013, at the age of 14. Promoted to the first team for the 2020 season, he was initially a fifth-choice behind Santos, Jandrei, Anderson and Caio, and renewed his contract until 2023 in July of that year.

On 25 November 2020, as both Santos and Jandrei tested positive for COVID-19, Bento made his first team debut by starting in a 1–1 Copa Libertadores home draw against River Plate. He made his Série A debut three days later, starting in a 3–0 away loss against Palmeiras.

On 30 March 2021, Bento renewed his contract with Furacão until December 2024. He further extended his link until 2025 on 26 October, and became a first-choice in the 2022 season, after Santos left for Flamengo.

International career

In August 2023, Bento received his first call-up to the Brazil senior national team by interim head coach Fernando Diniz, for two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Bolivia and Peru.

He made his debut on 23 March 2024 in a 1-0 friendly match win against England.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 2 June 2024

International

As of match played 26 March 2024

Honours

Athletico Paranaense

• Copa Sudamericana: 2021
• Campeonato Paranaense: 2020, 2023, 2024

References

External links

• Athletico Paranaense profile (in Brazilian Portuguese)