Career
Born in Spain, he represents Peru internationally, and is known as the "Peruvian Ronaldinho". Real Madrid
Born in Alcalá de Henares, Benavente joined Real Madrid"s youth system in 2002, aged 8. In the 2013 summer, while still a junior, he was named to Real Madrid Castilla"s pre-season squad for the 2012-2013 season.
In the same campaign he also was Juvenil A topscorer, netting 18 goals.
In July 2013 Benavente was promoted to Castilla, and made his professional debut on 24 August, playing the last 11 minutes of a 0–1 home loss against AD Alcorcón, for the Segunda División championship. Milton Keynes Dons
On 17 July 2015, Benavente signed on a free transfer to English Football League Championship side Milton Keynes Dons on a two-year deal.
On 5 January 2016, Benavente was released from the club After appearing with the under-17 and under-20 teams, Benavente made his full squad debut on 18 April 2013, as a half-time substitute in a 0–0 friendly draw against Mexico at Candlestick Park in San Francisco.
