Óscar "Junior" Benítez (born 14 January 1993) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a winger.
Club career Born in Adrogué, Buenos Aires, Benítez came through the youth system at Club Atlético Lanús, making his senior debut in 2012 aged 19.
On 6 July 2016, Benítez signed a five-year contract with Portuguese champions Benfica. After joining Braga shortly after on a season-long loan deal, he returned to Benfica in January 2017. Two years later, Benítez joined Atlético San Luis on loan until June 2019.
Personal life On April 8, 2024, he was sentenced to 5 years in prison after his ex-girlfriend committed suicide.
Honours Lanús Primera División: 2016 Copa Sudamericana: 2013 Recopa Sudamericana runner-up: 2014 Benfica Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2016 Boca Juniors Primera División: 2016–17
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