Beno
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Beno Obiajulu Belerabe | ||
Date of birth | 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.