the Ecuadorian striker chucho benitez "Christian Benitez" died after he suffered from cardiac arrest om Monday morning He was admitted to the hospital on Monday morning suffering from for sever stomach pain after only hours after he made his debut for Qatar Soccer club Eljaish in "Sheikh Jassem Cup " in Qatar he joined Qatar Soccer club Eljaish from Mexiacan side Club America only earlier in July 2024 the Qatar Soccer club Eljaish release a stetement which read "Eljaish Sports Club mourns the new Ecuadorian professional player Christian Benitez who passed away this morning. Eljaish management extends their sincere condolences to the family of the late player. Benitez has recently joined Eljaish first football team by 3 years contract as replacement of the former professional player Karim Ziani. Benitez was former player of Club America in Mexico before joining Eljaish Sports Club. Benitez has participated in yesterday`s match for the first time. The match was played against Qatar club within the 3rd round of Sheikh Jassim Cup championship 2024. Benitez participated in the match without complaining from any health problems. The sudden death of Benitez came as shock for the all team players and members of the technical and administrative staff and all members of Eljaish club family. During his short stay with Eljaish team, Benitez proved to be a man of high morals. " And Birmingham football club aslo release a statement which read "Birmingham City Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of former striker Christian 'Chucho' Benítez. The thoughts of all associated 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 international was an immensely-popular character during his time at the football club. During a season-long loan from Mexican club Santos Laguna in 2009-10, Chucho made 36 appearances scoring four goals " chucho benitez "Christian Benitez" played in the english premier league " EPL " with Birmingham City Football Club and in Mexican league with Club America the with Qatar Soccer club Eljaish and he was a summer transfer target for English club Tottenham Hotspurs
