Loris Benito
Introduction '''Loris Benito Souto''' (born 7 January 1992) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Young Boys and the Switzerland national team.
Club career Benito was born in Aarau, Switzerland. A product of local FC Aarau youth ranks, Benito made his professional debut on 1 November 2009, age 17, under then coach, Martin Andermatt. His performances led to a move in 2012 to FC Zürich.Benito playing for BSC Young Boys in 2017On 10 March 2013, in an away match against FC Thun, Benito was bitten on the finger by a beech marten he had caught after it invaded the pitch.After solid performances in the Swiss league, news started about a potential move abroad. On 22 June 2014, Benito signed a five-year deal with Portuguese champions Benfica for an unconfirmed fee of around €2.5 million.On 18 October 2014, Benito made his debut for Benfica in a win at S.C. Covilhã (2–3) in the third round of Taça de Portugal. On 6 December 2014, he debuted in Primeira Liga in a home win (3–0) against Belenenses.On 22 February 2015, Benito debuted for Benfica B against Oriental in Segunda Liga.On 23 June 2015, he returned to Swiss football, signing a four-year contract with BSC Young Boys. His first two seasons back in Switzerland have been spent almost on the sidelines with injuries including a metatarsal fracture and torn ligaments in his knee.On 30 January 2022, he signed a 1.5-year contract with Sion.On 4 July 2022, Benito returned to Young Boys with a three-year contract.Lens - Girondins de Bordeaux (19-09-2020) 60
International career In May 2019, he played in 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals, where his team finished 4th.In 2021 he was called up to the national team for the 2020 UEFA European Championship, where the team created one of the main sensations of the tournament reaching the quarter-finals.
Career statistics === Club ===+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAarau2009–10Swiss Super League7000———702010–11Swiss Challenge League26020———2802011–12Swiss Challenge League13220———152Total46240———502Zürich2011–12Swiss Super League2000—00—202012–13Swiss Super League28021—00—3012013–14Swiss Super League28020—20—320Total58041—2000641Benfica2014–15Primeira Liga202010100060Benfica B2014–15Liga Sabseg30————30Young Boys2015–16Swiss Super League10010—10—1202016–17Swiss Super League7000—20—902017–18Swiss Super League23130—50—3112018–19Swiss Super League31130—80—4212019–20Swiss Super League000—00—00Total71270—160—942Bordeaux2019–20Ligue 12312020——2712020–21Ligue 131000———3102021–22Ligue 11000———10Total5512020——591Sion2021–22Swiss Super League13000———130Young Boys2022–23Swiss Super League19041—40—2712023–24Swiss Super League12220—70—212Total31261—110—483Career total278725270290003379===International===+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSwitzerland201820201931202050202130Total131:''Scores and results list Switzerland's goal tally first.'' No. Date  Venue  Opponent  Score  Result  Competition 1.16 November 2019  Victoria Stadium, Gibraltar    4–1  6–1  UEFA Euro 2020 qualification
Personal life He is the nephew of Ivan Benito. Of Spanish descent, Benito is fluent in German, Italian, Spanish, English, Portuguese, and French.
Honours '''Benfica'''*Primeira Liga: 2014–15*Taça da Liga: 2014–15*Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2014'''FC Zürich'''*Swiss Cup: 2013–14'''Young Boys'''*Swiss Super League: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2022–23*Swiss Cup: 2022–23===Individual===* Swiss Super League Team of the Year: 2018–19
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