Dani Benitez

Daniel "Dani" Gonzalez Benitez (born 7 April 1987) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left midfielder for Andorran club UE Sant Julia.

Club Career

Born in Palma, Majorca, Benitez began his career in the youth ranks of RCD Mallorca, but never appeared for the first team officially. He spent the 2007–08 season on loan to Pontevedra CF of Segunda Division B, and the following campaign with Segunda Division side Elche CF, also on loan, before being released.

In the summer of 2009, Benitez signed for Udinese Calcio in Italy; he and seven other players were immediately transferred to Granada CF as part of the clubs' partnership agreement. In his second season he scored a career-best ten goals in 36 games as the Andalusians achieved a second consecutive promotion, returning to La Liga after 35 years; his volatile character led to his receiving 13 yellow cards and two red.

Benitez failed to find the net during 2011–12, starting in 26 of his 30 league appearances.