The world of football has been saddened today by the sudden passing of former Birmingham City striker Christian “Chucho” Benitez
Ecuadorian striker Christian “Chucho” Benitez passed away today, at the age of just 27. He made 30 appearances for Birmingham during a loan spell in the 2009/10 season, and was said to be personally disappointed at the time that he was unable to secure a move to stay in England.
His agent, his father-in-law, the national team coordinator and the management at his club in Qatar, El Jaish, have all confirmed the very sad news this afternoon.
Recently, he had been linked with a move back to England, including Tottenham Hotspur, and the sad news of his death will reverberate around the world of football.
There are conflicting reports about the cause of his death, but the former Birmingham City striker will be fondly remembered, in particular in his home country of Ecuador.