Uruguayan footballer (born 1998)
In this
Spanish name, the first or paternal
surname is
Benavídez and the second or maternal family name is
Protesoni.
Carlos Protesoni
![]() Protesoni in 2022 |
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| Full name |
Carlos Nahuel Benavídez Protesoni |
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| Date of birth |
(1998-03-30) 30 March 1998 (age 26) |
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| Place of birth |
Montevideo, Uruguay |
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| Height |
1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
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| Position(s) |
Central midfielder |
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|
Current team |
Alavés |
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| Number |
23 |
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|
|
Defensor Sporting |
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| Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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| 2016–2018 |
Defensor Sporting |
52 |
(2) |
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| 2018–2022 |
Independiente |
26 |
(3) |
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| 2022– |
Alavés |
58 |
(4) |
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|
| 2016–2017 |
Uruguay U20 |
29 |
(4) |
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| 2020 |
Uruguay U23 |
5 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 June 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 25 January 2020 |
Carlos Nahuel Benavídez Protesoni (born 30 March 1998) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as central midfielder for La Liga club Deportivo Alavés.
Club career
Born in Montevideo, Protesoni began his career with hometown side Defensor Sporting, making his first team debut in 2016 at the age of 18. He became a regular starter in 2017, and moved to Argentine Primera División side Independiente.
On 1 July 2022, Protesoni signed a two-year contract with Spanish Segunda División team Deportivo Alavés.[1]
Personal life
Originally playing under the name Carlos Benavídez, he opted to play under his maternal surname Protesoni in August 2024 to honour his mother who raised him by herself. Through his mother, he is of Italian descent and holds dual Uruguayan-Italian citizenship.[2]
References
External links
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