Christian Benteke
Born: December 3, 1990 (age 33)
Height: 6' 3" (191cm)
Weight: 13st 1lb (83kg)
Hometown: Kinshasa, Zaire
Nationality:
Belgian
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Position: Striker
Team: DC United
![Christian Benteke Christian Benteke](https://b.smimg.net/df11/18009139.png)
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Career History | ||
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Youth | 2004-2006 | Standard Liege |
2006-2007 | Genk | |
Senior | 2007-2009 | Genk |
2009-2011 | Standard Liege | |
2011-2012 | Genk | |
2012-2015 | Aston Villa | |
2015-2016 | Liverpool | |
2016-2022 | Crystal Palace | |
2022- | DC United | |
International | 2010- | Belgium |
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Jun 27, 23:58
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Jun 6, 13:37
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Jun 5, 13:36
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May 30, 15:31
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May 27, 06:18
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May 23, 23:52
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May 16, 08:30
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Preview: DC United vs. New York Red Bulls - prediction, team news, lineups
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May 14, 00:15
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Preview: DC United vs. Philadelphia Union - prediction, team news, lineups
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May 3, 01:28
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Apr 19, 14:41
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Apr 18, 00:21
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Mar 28, 07:30
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Mar 27, 13:38
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Preview: DC United vs. Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups
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Mar 14, 04:40
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Preview: Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal - prediction, team news, lineups
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Mar 8, 05:58
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Preview: Portland Timbers vs. DC United - prediction, team news, lineups
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Feb 29, 21:46
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Preview: DC United vs. New England Revolution - prediction, team news, lineups
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Feb 22, 23:58
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Oct 5, 12:14
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Oct 2, 22:55
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Sep 29, 01:44
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Sep 18, 22:25
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Sep 7, 18:57
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Aug 18, 21:43
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Jul 7, 15:56
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Jul 2, 09:33
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Jun 8, 09:03
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Jun 1, 11:34
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May 29, 11:41
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May 28, 18:27
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