Place of birth La Oliva, Spain Name Alberto Benitez Current team CD Tenerife 2011–2013 Tenerife B | Years Team Height 1.86 m 2009–2011 Tenerife Role Footballer | |
Full name Alberto Jimenez Benitez Date of birth (1992-11-15) 15 November 1992 (age 23) | ||
Alberto Jiménez Benítez (born 15 November 1992), simply known as Alberto, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for CD Tenerife as a central defender.
Football career
Born in La Oliva, Province of Las Palmas, Alberto finished his formation with local CD Tenerife, making his senior debuts with the B-team in the fourth division. In his second season as a senior he appeared 17 times with the main squad (13 in the league) and scored three goals, achieving promotion to the second level via the play-offs.
On 18 August 2013 Alberto played his first game as a professional, coming on as a late substitute in a 0–1 away loss against AD Alcorcón. On 13 August of the following year he renewed his contract for a further season, being immediately loaned to Valencia CF Mestalla in a season-long deal.
On 10 November 2015, after returning from loan, Alberto extended his link until 2018. He scored his first professional goal on 15 April 2017, netting his team's second in a 3–3 home draw against Girona FC.
On 28 June 2017, after establishing himself as a starter, Alberto renewed his contract until 2020.