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Former Birmingham striker Christian Benitez dies aged 27

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Former striker Christian Benitez.

Former Birmingham striker Christian Benitez has died at the age of 27.

The Ecuador international, who had just joined Qatari side El Jaish Sports Club, spent the 2009-10 season on loan at St Andrew's from Mexican side Santos Laguna.

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