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Jerry Bengtson

Bengtson playing for Honduras
Personal information
Full name	Jerry Ricardo Bengtson Bodden
Date of birth	(1987-04-08) 8 April 1987 (age 38)
Place of birth	Santa Rosa de Aguán, Honduras
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	Olimpia
Number	27
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2007–2010	Vida	81	(36)
2010–2012	Motagua	54	(26)
2012–2015	New England Revolution	36	(4)
2013–2014	→ Panionios (loan)	0	(0)
2014–2015	→ Belgrano (loan)	15	(1)
2015–2016	Persepolis	19	(7)
2016–2017	Zob Ahan	27	(8)
2017–2018	Saprissa	37	(9)
2018–	Olimpia	258	(136)
International career‡
2012	Honduras Olympic	4	(3)
2010–	Honduras	70	(23)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 December 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 2 April 2024

Jerry Ricardo Bengtson Bodden, born on April 8, 1987, is a professional football player from Honduras. He plays as a striker, which means he is a forward player who scores goals. Jerry currently plays for the club team Olimpia and also for the Honduras national team.

Jerry Bengtson's Club Career

Playing for Vida

Jerry Bengtson started his professional football journey with the club Vida. His first official game was on August 12, 2007, against Olimpia. He scored his very first goal for Vida on September 30, 2007. This goal helped his team get a 1–1 tie against Real España. During his time at Vida, Jerry scored an impressive 32 goals.

Time with Motagua

On November 26, 2010, Jerry joined Motagua, signing a three-year contract. He scored his first goal for Motagua on January 30, 2011, in a 1–0 win. This was against C.D. Marathón.

In May 2011, Jerry scored his 13th goal of the Clausura Tournament. This goal was in the first game of the final against Olimpia. It made him the top scorer in the league. He was the first Honduran player to be the top scorer in three tournaments in a row. He had won the previous two with Vida. He scored two more goals in the second game of the final. This made sure he kept his title as the league's top scorer.

Playing in the United States: New England Revolution

Jerry Bengtson moved to the United States to play for the New England Revolution on July 5, 2012. He was a "Designated Player," which means he was a key player for the team. He was the third Honduran player to play for the Revolution.

Jerry played his first game for the Revolution on July 8, 2012. He came into the game as a substitute and scored his first goal in the 84th minute. This helped the Revolution win 2–0 against the New York Red Bulls. After this, he went to play for Honduras in the 2012 Olympic Games. He played very well there, scoring three goals in four games. In his first season with the Revolution, Jerry played 13 games and scored 2 goals.

In the 2013 season, Jerry played 16 games and scored one goal. This goal was the winning goal in the first game of the season. In August 2013, he went on loan to a Greek club called Panionios.

Jerry played 7 games for the Revolution in the 2014 season. He scored one goal on April 12, 2014, in a 2–0 win. This was against the Houston Dynamo. Later, in July 2014, he went on loan to an Argentine team, Belgrano.

Even though Jerry played well for his country, he found it hard to fit in with the Revolution's style of play. He started only 23 games and scored just four goals in three seasons. His goal against Houston was his last for the Revolution. In June 2015, he left the team.

Adventures in Iran: Persepolis and Zob Ahan

On July 29, 2015, Jerry signed a one-year contract with Persepolis in Iran. He played his first game for them as a substitute. He scored his first goal for Persepolis on September 25, 2015. This was against Tractor Sazi. He also scored the only goal for Persepolis in a big game against Esteghlal. This goal came in the last moments of the game.

On April 22, 2016, Jerry scored two goals in a 2–0 win. This helped Persepolis stay at the top of the league table. Persepolis finished the season tied for first place. They lost the championship only because of goal difference.

In July 2016, Jerry signed a one-year contract with another Iranian club, Zob Ahan. With Zob Ahan, he won the Iranian Super Cup in 2016.

Playing in Costa Rica: Saprissa

On May 31, 2017, Jerry signed a one-year contract with the Costa Rican club Saprissa. He faced some challenges early in his time there. He left Saprissa at the end of the season. His last game was a win against Herediano in the final.

Return to Honduras: Olimpia

On June 6, 2018, Jerry Bengtson returned to Honduras. He joined Olimpia, one of the biggest clubs in the country. In December 2021, Jerry scored the only goal in a 1–0 win against Real España. This goal made Olimpia the champions of the 2021 Apertura tournament. He has continued to be a key player for Olimpia, winning many league titles and the 2022 CONCACAF League with them.

Jerry Bengtson's International Career

Bengtson playing for Honduras against Ecuador, September 8, 2015

Jerry Bengtson first played for the Honduras national team in April 2010. This was in a friendly game against Venezuela. He has represented his country in several important tournaments. He played in the 2012 London Olympics. He also played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Additionally, he has been part of the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2011, 2021, and 2023.

International Goals

Scores and results list Honduras' goal tally first.

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	9 February 2011	Estadio Nilmo Edwards, La Ceiba, Honduras	Ecuador	1–0	1–1	Friendly
2	29 May 2011	Robertson Stadium, Houston, United States	El Salvador	2–0	2–2
3	10 June 2011	FIU Stadium, Miami, United States	Grenada	1–1	7–1	2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
4				3–1
5	18 June 2011	MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, United States	Costa Rica	1–0	1–1	2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
6	11 October 2011	Estadio Nilmo Edwards, La Ceiba, Honduras	Jamaica	1–0	2–1	Friendly
7	14 November 2011	Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano, San Pedro Sula, Honduras	Serbia	1–0	1–0
8				2–0
9	7 September 2012	Estadio Pedro Marrero, Havana, Cuba	Cuba	1–0	3–0	2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
10	11 September 2012	Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano, San Pedro Sula, Honduras		1–0	1–0
11	16 October 2012		Canada	1–0	8–1
12				2–0
13				7–1
14	18 January 2013	Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica	El Salvador	1–0	1–1	2013 Copa Centroamericana
15	6 February 2013	Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano, San Pedro Sula, Honduras	United States	2–1	2–1	2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
16	22 March 2013		Mexico	2–2	2–2
17	6 September 2013	Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico		1–1	2–1
18	11 October 2013	Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano, San Pedro Sula, Honduras	Costa Rica	1–0	1–0
19	5 March 2014		Venezuela	1–0	2–1	Friendly
20	25 March 2015	Stade Municipal Dr. Edmard Lama, Cayenne, French Guiana	French Guiana	1–0	1–3	2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification
21	8 October 2015	Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano, San Pedro Sula, Honduras	Guatemala	1–0	1–1	Friendly
22	13 July 2021	BBVA Stadium, Houston, United States	Grenada	1–0	4–0	2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup
23	2 July 2023	Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, United States	Haiti	1–1	2–1	2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Awards and Honours

Jerry Bengtson has won many awards and championships throughout his career:

Motagua

• Liga Nacional: 2011 Clausura

Zob Ahan

• Iranian Super Cup: 2016

Saprissa

• Liga FPD: 2018 Clausura

Olimpia

• Liga Nacional: 2021 Clausura, 2019 Apertura, 2020 Apertura, 2021 Clausura, 2021 Apertura, 2022 Apertura, 2023 Clausura, 2023 Apertura, 2024 Clausura
• CONCACAF League: 2022 CONCACAF League

Individual Awards

• Top goalscorer of Liga Nacional de Honduras (8 times): 2009–10 Clausura, 2010–11 Apertura, 2010–11 Clausura, 2018 Apertura, 2020 Apertura, 2021 Clausura, 2021 Apertura, 2023 Clausura

See also

In Spanish: Jerry Bengtson para niños