Carlos Nahuel Benavídez Protesoni (born 30 March 1998) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as central midfielder for La Liga club Deportivo Alavés.
Club career
Born in Montevideo, Protesoni began his career with hometown side Defensor Sporting, making his first team debut in 2016 at the age of 18. He became a regular starter in 2017, and moved to Argentine Primera División side Independiente.
On 1 July 2022, Protesoni signed a two-year contract with Spanish Segunda División team Deportivo Alavés.[1]
Personal life
Originally playing under the name Carlos Benavídez, he opted to play under his maternal surname Protesoni in August 2024 to honour his mother who raised him by herself. Through his mother, he is of Italian descent and holds dual Uruguayan-Italian citizenship.[2]
References
- ^ "Carlos Benavídez, nuevo jugador del Deportivo Alavés" [Carlos Benavídez, new player of Deportivo Alavés] (in Spanish). Deportivo Alavés. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Carlos se olvida del Benavidez para vestir el Protesoni de su madre: «Es un homenaje; siempre lo crio y estuvo con él»". Relevo. 16 August 2024.
External links
- Carlos Protesoni at Soccerway
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