Which players who played for S.L. Benfica and have South American nationality? Football Club Immaculate Grid answers August 17 2023
by J Nandhini
Updated Aug 17, 2023
Which players who played for S.L. Benfica and have South American nationality?
Ángel Di María
Ángel Fabián Di María, often referred to as "El Fideo," is an Argentine professional footballer. He was born on February 14, 1988, in Rosario, Argentina.
Di María is known for his versatility, dribbling skills, and ability to create scoring opportunities. He began his professional career in Argentina with Rosario Central before moving to Europe, where he played for various top clubs. He represented Benfica, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) during his club career.
Di María gained widespread recognition during his time at Real Madrid, where he was part of a dominant team that won multiple La Liga and UEFA Champions League titles. His performances earned him a reputation as one of the best wingers in the world.
He has also been a key player for the Argentine national team, participating in several Copa America and FIFA World Cup tournaments. Di María's speed, creativity, and ability to deliver precise crosses and passes make him a threat in attack.
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S.L. Benfica
Benfica, officially known as Sport Lisboa e Benfica, is a professional football club located in Lisbon, Portugal. They compete in the Primeira Liga, the top division of Portuguese football, and are currently the reigning champions.
Established on February 28, 1904, originally as Sport Lisboa, Benfica is part of the "Big Three" clubs in Portugal that have never been relegated from the Primeira Liga, along with their rivals Sporting CP and FC Porto. The team is affectionately called "As Águias" (The Eagles), after the eagle symbol on their crest, and "Os Encarnados" (The Reds), referring to their shirt color. Since 2003, their home stadium has been the Estádio da Luz, which replaced the larger original one built in 1954. Benfica holds the distinction of being the most supported Portuguese club and the European club with the highest percentage of supporters within its own country. They boast an estimated 14 million supporters worldwide and over 250,000 members, making them the largest sports club in Portugal and the second-largest in the world. The club anthem, "Ser Benfiquista," pays tribute to their fans, who are affectionately referred to as benfiquistas. The club's motto is "E pluribus unum," and their mascot is Águia Vitória.
With an impressive tally of 85 major trophies, Benfica stands as the most decorated club in Portugal. Domestically, they have claimed 82 trophies, including a record 38 Primeira Liga titles, a record 26 Taça de Portugal (Portuguese Cup) victories, a record 7 Taça da Liga (League Cup) wins, 8 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira (Super Cup) titles, and 3 Campeonato de Portugal triumphs. On the international stage, they secured the Latin Cup in 1950 and back-to-back European Cups in 1961 and 1962, becoming the only Portuguese club to achieve this feat. Benfica also reached the finals of the Intercontinental Cup in 1961 and '62, the European Cup in 1963, '65, '68, '88, and '90, and the UEFA Europa League (formerly UEFA Cup) in 1983, 2013, and '14. Their ten European finals are a domestic record and ranked seventh among all UEFA clubs in 2014. Beyond their competitive achievements, Benfica has received prestigious honors, including the Portuguese Orders of Christ (Commander), of Merit (Officer), and of Prince Henry.
Which players who played for S.L. Benfica and have South American nationality - FAQ
Ángel Di María
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