Nehuén Benedetti
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nehuén Benedetti | ||
| Date of birth | 25 February 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Bosques, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | New York Red Bulls | ||
| Number | 39 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2015 | Defensa y Justicia | ||
| 2015–2023 | Estudiantes de La Plata | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2025 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 5 | (0) |
| 2025 | → New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 23 | (11) |
| 2026– | New York Red Bulls | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Argentina U20 | 3 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:53, 9 November 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 14:53, 9 November 2025 (UTC) | |||
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.[1] In July 2023 he signed his first contract as a professional player.[2]
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.[3][4]
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.[5][6] 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.[7] On 27 May 2025, Benedetti scored his first goal with New York Red Bulls II in a 4–2 victory over Orlando City B.[8]
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.[9]
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.[10]
Career statistics
- As of match played 8 November 2025
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Estudiantes de La Plata | 2023 | Primera División de Argentina | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Primera División de Argentina | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 2025 | MLS Next Pro | 23 | 11 | — | — | 4[b] | 2 | 27 | 13 | ||
| New York Red Bulls (loan) | 2025 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[c] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 26 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 33 | 13 | ||
- ^ Includes Copa de la Liga Profesional
- ^ Appearances in MLS Next Pro play-offs
- ^ Appearance in Leagues Cup
Honours
Estudiantes
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
References
- ^ "Nehuén Benedetti deja la reserva: El futuro que lo espera en Estudiantes". www.infocielo.com (in Spanish). 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Primer contrato en Estudiantes". www.infocielo.com (in Spanish). 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Un futbolista de Estudiantes fue convocado a la Selección Argentina". www.laplata1.com (in Spanish). 2 March 2024.
- ^ "Copa Proyección: Unión cayó ante Estudiantes". www.onefootball.com (in Spanish). 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Nehuén Benedetti a un paso de ser transferido a la MLS". www.tycsports.com (in Spanish). 20 February 2025.
- ^ "Nehuén Benedetti se va a préstamo al Red Bull de New York". www.infocielo.com (in Spanish). 20 February 2025.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Defeat Chicago Fire FC II, 3-2, at MSU Soccer Park". newyorkredbulls.com. 6 April 2025. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Defeat Orlando City B 4-2 at Osceola Heritage Park". newyorkredbulls.com. 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Mascherano dio a los convocados a la Selección Argentina Sub 20".
- ^ "Nehuén Benedetti, el séptimo futbolista que representará a Estudiantes en L'Alcudia". www.infocielo.com (in Spanish). 20 July 2024.
- ^ "¡ESTUDIANTES CAMPEÓN! Venció a Vélez por penales y se consagró en la Copa de la Liga 2024". ESPN.com.ar (in Spanish). 5 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "El Trofeo es del Pincha | Liga Profesional de Fútbol de AFA" (in Spanish). 22 December 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
External links
- Nehuén Benedetti at Soccerway
- Nehuén Benedetti at BDFA (in Spanish)
- Nehuén Benedetti at BeSoccer