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Sergio Benali
CDM · Defensive Midfielder #19 On Loan Professional · 1st division

Sergio Benali

📍 Belgium · 🎂 22 yrs · 🛡️ River Plate (Buenos Aires) · 🏆 Primera División · 💶 €6.2M
Languages: Dutch English
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

River Plate

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Primera División · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Al Wasl United Arab Emirates · UAE Pro League · Professional
  • Atlético Madrid Spain · La Liga · Elite
  • Sporting CP Portugal · Primeira Liga · Professional

Player Bio

Sergio Benali is a right-footed defensive midfielder at River Plate (Buenos Aires). Speaks Dutch, English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

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Key attributes

Pace83
Shooting77
Passing91
Dribbling88
Defending91
Physical94

Player radar

Pace 83 Shooting 77 Passing 91 Dribbling 88 Defending 91 Physical 94

AI Profile Rating

91

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace83
Shooting77
Passing91
Dribbling88
Defending91
Physical94

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.00
Assists / 900.04
G+A1

📈 Market value trend

Now €6.2M
€2.1M 2021 €3M 2022 €4.2M 2023 €5.1M 2024 €6.2M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    River Plate32 apps · 0 goals
  • 2023–24
    River Plate II26 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€6.2m ↑ €836k
Foot
Right
Height
171 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Sep 2025 River Plate II → River Plate Free
Aug 2024 Youth academy → River Plate II €2.48m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Nov 4, 2026

Performance score
87
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 92

Injury risk
24% Low

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Passing, Dribbling.
  • Strong fit for Defensive Midfielder role (fit score 91).
  • Performance metrics exceed Defensive Midfielder average by 5 points overall.
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Low injury risk profile based on available data.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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