Benjamín Rafael Núñez Rodríguez (born 15 May 1995), commonly known as Benji, is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Tercera Federación club CD Coria. Born in Spain, he represents the Dominican Republic at international level.
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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