Benjamín Moreno

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Moreno and the second or maternal family name is Márquez.
Benjamín Moreno
Personal information
Full name Benjamín Moreno Márquez
Date of birth (1955-04-17)17 April 1955
Place of birth Guarromán, Spain
Date of death 1 May 2020(2020-05-01) (aged 65)
Place of death Madrid, Spain
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
Real Madrid
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Murcia
1978–1980 Valdepeñas 63 (14)
1980–1985 Leganés 168 (51)
1985–1986 Móstoles 33 (8)
1986–1987 Fuenlabrada 6 (0)
Sonseca
Total 270 (73)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Benjamín Moreno Márquez (17 April 1955 – 1 May 2020) was a Spanish footballer who played as striker.

Career

Born in Guarromán, his family emigrated to Madrid. He started playing football in Murcia and Valdepeñas. In 1980 he joined CD Leganés, then in Tercera División where he spent his best years (1980–1985). In five seasons he played 168 matches and scored 52 goals. He was the first legend of modern football in CD Leganés.[1][2]

After leaving that club, he played in CD Móstoles, CF Fuenlabrada and CD Sonseca.

He worked in Metro de Madrid, where he retired. Benjamín died on 1 May 2020 in Madrid.

He is considered the first legend of modern CD Leganés.

References

  1. ^ "Muere Benjamín Moreno, leyenda del Leganés, a los 65 años" (in Spanish). As. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Comunicado oficial: fallece Benjamín Moreno, leyenda del C.D. Leganés" (in Spanish). CD Leganés. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2020.


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