Place of birth Gallipoli, Italy Years Team 2009–2010 Varese Height 1.82 m | 0000–2009 Lecce Role Footballer Current team Messina Name Alex Benvenga | |
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Date of birth (1991-05-30) 30 May 1991 (age 24) | ||
Alex Benvenga (born 30 May 1991) is an Italian footballer.
Biography
Born in Gallipoli, the Province of Lecce, Apulia, Benvenga started his career at Apulia team U.S. Lecce. He was the member of Allievi U16 team in 2006–07 season. Benvenga was promoted to Allievi U17 and the reserve in 2007–08 and 2008–09 respectively. In July 2009 he was sold to Lega Pro Prima Divisione team Varese in co-ownership deal. He spent half season in Berretti reserve league for Varese. In January 2010 he left for Seconda Divisione club Valenzana. He also selected to Prima Div.A representatives in Lega Pro Prima Divisione under-21 Tournament in January 2010, which he won the trophy. In June 2010 Varese acquired all the registration rights from Lecce.
Benvenga's loan was converted to co-ownership deal in 2010–11 season . In June 2011 Varese bought back Benvenga . On 22 July 2011 he left for Pisa in new co-ownership deal. In June 2012 Varese bought back Benvenga again. On 11 July Benvenga left for another third division club Calcio Como in new temporary deal along with Paolo Marchi (loan) and Alessandro Scialpi (co-own) Benvenga made his debut in a friendly against Tottenham and followed by Internazionale.