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Goyo Benito was an association football player, born on October 21, 1946 in El Puente del Arzobispo, Toledo Province, Spain. Death is recorded on April 2, 2020, at the age of 73. The listed height was 180 cm.
My Take
Goyo Benito is the kind of footballer I instinctively respect. Sixteen professional years, almost all of them at Real Madrid, as a central defender who anchored the back line rather than grabbing glory. That sort of one-club loyalty has nearly vanished from the modern game, which makes his story feel almost romantic. He was the unglamorous craftsman every great side needs, the man who made the stars shine by doing the dirty work. His passing in 2020 closed the book on a true club legend. I find that single-minded devotion deeply moving, the mark of a player who gave everything to one badge.
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- Name (English)
- Goyo Benito
- Name (Japanese)
- グレゴリオ・ベニト
- Reading
- ぐれごりお・べにと
- Born
- October 21, 1946 – April 2, 2020
- Origin
- El Puente del Arzobispo, Toledo Province, Spain
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dog
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Goyo Benito born?
Born October 21, 1946.
When did Goyo Benito die?
Died April 2, 2020, aged 73.
Where was Goyo Benito from?
Goyo Benito was from El Puente del Arzobispo, Toledo Province, Spain.
What did Goyo Benito do?
Goyo Benito worked as association football player.
How tall was Goyo Benito?
Goyo Benito was 180 cm.
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