Benji (footballer)

Benjamín Rafael Núñez Rodríguez, commonly known as Benji, is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Tercera Federación club Ceuta. Born in Spain, he represents the Dominican Republic at international level.

Early life

Benji was raised in El Doctoral, a neighborhood in Vecindario, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands.

Club career

Benji is a former player of CD San Pedro Mártir, UD Vecindario, Real Ávila CF and UD Las Palmas C.
In November 2022, Benji signed for CF Villanovense.

International career

Benji is a former member of the Canary Islands autonomous under–18 team. He made his senior debut for the Dominican Republic in a 0-1 loss to Saint Lucia on 16 November 2019.

Personal life

Benji has a twin brother, Fran Núñez, also a footballer, who plays for SCR Peña Deportiva and is also a member of the Dominican Republic national team.