Beno

Beno

Beno playing for Aleanto Calcio during the 2019-20 LegaUno season
Personal information
Full name	Beno Obiajulu Belerabe
Date of birth	(1998-10-16) October 16, 1998
Place of birth	Tshitambala, The Mawusi
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder / Winger
Club information
Current team	Aleanto Calcio
Number	20
Youth career
2003–2008	Tshitambala Eagles
2008–2013	1. FBv Brandau II
2013–2015	Tagusa
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015–2019	Tagusa	77	(22)
2019–	Aleanto Calcio	20	(8)
International career
2018–	The Mawusi	11	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Beno Obiajulu Belerabe, often referred to as just Beno (born 16 October 1998; aged 21) is a Mawuese professional footballer who currently players for Atrescan club Aleanto Calcio and the Mawuese national team. Naturally a winger, Beno's versatility also allows him to play as a centre-forward and attacking midfielder.

Born in the coastal city of Tshitambala, Beno first joined local club Tshitambala Eagles in 2003, playing in their youth team until 2008. He then moved abroad to 1. FBv Brandau II, spending five years in their youth program. Signing for Tagusa in 2013, Beno spent two years at the Atrescan club's youth academy before making his senior debut for the club in a 1–1 home draw against Croveo. Beno recorded his first assist two weeks later in a 2–1 away loss to US Monte Sora, and scored his first goal in a 1–0 victory against Maccarese in December 2015. Beno signed for Aleanto in the 2019-20 winter transfer window a fee estimated to be around 55 million ducats. He scored in his club debut against Victoria CF in the 94th minute to sent Aleanto through to the Champions Cup semi-finals, and also scored in his league debut in a 7–1 home win against FC Senna.

Beno first appeared for the Mawuese national team in 2018, in a goalless draw against Renneque. Since then, he has amassed multiple national caps and scored once in a 3–1 victory against Veleaz.

See also

• 2019-20 LegaUno
• 2020-21 LegaUno
• Aleanto Calcio