Benjamín Kuscevic

Benjamín Kuscevic Jaramillo (Croatian pronunciation: [běːɲamin kûʃtʃeʋitɕ xaramîʎo];[1][2] born 2 May 1996) is a Chilean footballer who currently plays for Palmeiras as a central defender.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Kuscevic and the second or maternal family name is Jaramillo.

Benjamín Kuscevic
Kuščević with Universidad Católica in 2019
Personal information
Full name Benjamín Kuscevic Jaramillo
Date of birth (1996-05-02) 2 May 1996
Place of birth Santiago, Chile
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Central Defender
Club information
Current team
 Palmeiras
Number 4
Youth career
2011–2015 Universidad Católica
2014–2015 → Real Madrid (loan)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2020 Universidad Católica 66 (3)
2020– Palmeiras 7 (0)
National team‡
2013 Chile U17 4 (0)
2014 Chile U20 3 (0)
2018– Chile 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14 March 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 20 November 2018

Career

Universidad Católica

He arrived at Universidad Católica in 2011, at the age of 15 years, from Union Española, entering through a massive test, after integrating at U-15. UC Cup champion U17 2013 being a starter in the tournament will be crowned. Thanks to their good performances is nominated for the U-17s.[3] That same year signed a professional contract with the club. He debuted on 18 May 2014, in a match against Curicó Unido for the 2014–15 Copa Chile.[4]

Real Madrid

The August 29, 2014 is on loan for one year at Real Madrid.[5][6] and September 2 and confirmed he will play in the first youth team.

Return to Católica

In June 2016, back to Católica and it is considered by the DT Mario Salas to the first team. His first division debut was against playing the full 90 minutes of the game in the win for 4–2 against Universidad de Concepción.[7]

Palmeiras

In November 2020, Benjamín signed with Palmeiras from Brazil to compete in the 2020/2021 season.

International career

Because of his Croatian origins, he is eligible to play for either Croatia or Chile. He was called to the Chilean squad for friendlies against Serbia and Poland, although he made no appearance. He made his debut for the team on 20 November 2018 in a friendly against Honduras, as an added-time substitute for Gary Medel.[8]

Honors

Club
Universidad Católica
Palmeiras

References
  1. "Bénjamin". Hrvatski jezični portal (in Croatian). Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  2. "kȕš2". Hrvatski jezični portal (in Croatian). Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  3. "Chile Sub-17 tiene nómina para el Sudamericano". 24Horas.cl (in Spanish). 2013-03-28. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  4. "UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DEBUTÓ CON UN TRIUNFO ANTE CURICÓ UNIDO". ANFP (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  5. "Real Madrid seal Varela loan". ESPN.com. 2014-09-03. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  6. Cappelli, Dino; @dinocappelli (2016-02-09). "Kuscevic, un juvenil chileno que prefiere la UC antes que Real Madrid". Marca.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  7. "Recuperó el liderato: U. Católica derrotó a la U.de Conce en el CAP". Prensafútbol. 2016-02-06. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  8. "Chile v Honduras game report". ESPN. 20 November 2018.


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