Benjamín Moreno facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Benjamín Moreno Márquez | ||
| Date of birth | 17 April 1955 | ||
| Place of birth | Guarromán, Spain | ||
| Date of death | 1 May 2020 (aged 65) | ||
| Place of death | Madrid, Spain | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1980–1985 | CD Leganés | 168 | (52) |
| Total | 168 | (52) | |
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Benjamín Moreno Márquez (born April 17, 1955 – died May 1, 2020) was a Spanish football player. He was known for playing as a striker, which means he was a player whose main job was to score goals.
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Who Was Benjamín Moreno?
Benjamín Moreno Márquez was a talented football player from Spain. He was born in a town called Guarromán. Later, his family moved to Madrid. He became famous for his time playing for the club CD Leganés. Many people remember him as a very important player for that team.
Starting His Football Journey
Benjamín started playing football in different parts of Spain. He played in cities like Murcia and Valdepeñas. These early experiences helped him become a skilled player.
Becoming a Legend at CD Leganés
In 1980, Benjamín joined CD Leganés. At that time, the team was in a league called Tercera División. This was a lower division of Spanish football. He spent his best years with CD Leganés, playing for five seasons from 1980 to 1985.
During his time there, Benjamín played in 168 matches. He scored an amazing 52 goals for the team! His incredible performance made him a very special player. He is even considered the first legend of modern football for CD Leganés. This means he was one of the first truly great players in the team's recent history.
Other Teams and Later Life
After leaving CD Leganés, Benjamín continued his football career. He played for other clubs like CD Móstoles, CF Fuenlabrada, and CD Sonseca.
After his football career, Benjamín worked for the Metro de Madrid, which is Madrid's subway system. He worked there until he retired. Benjamín Moreno passed away on May 1, 2020, in Madrid. He is still remembered for his important role in the history of CD Leganés.
See also
In Spanish: Benjamín Moreno para niños
