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Benjamín Kuščević Jaramillo (born May 2, 1996) is a Chilean footballer who currently plays for Universidad Católica as central defender.
Career
Universidad Catolica
He arrived at Universidad Católica in 2011, at the age of 15 years, from Union Española, entering through a massive test, after integrating at U-15. UC Cup champion U17 2013 being a starter in the tournament will be crowned. Thanks to their good performances is nominated for the U-17s. That same year signed a professional contract with the club. He debuted on 18 May 2014, in a match against Curicó Unido for the 2014–15 Copa Chile.
Real Madrid
The August 29, 2014 is on loan for one year at Real Madrid. and September 2 and confirmed he will play in the first youth team.
Return to Catolica
In June 2016, back to Catolica and it is considered by the DT Mario Salas to the first team. His first division debut was against playing the full 90 minutes of the game in the win for 4–2 against Universidad de Concepcion.
International career
Because of his Croatian origins, he is eligible to play for either Croatia or Chile. He was called to the Chilean squad for friendlies against Serbia and Poland, although he made no appearance. He made his debut for the team on 20 November 2018 in a friendly against Honduras, as an added-time substitute for Gary Medel.
Honors
Club
- Universidad Católica
- Primera División de Chile (4): 2016–C, 2016–A, 2018, 2019
- Supercopa de Chile (2): 2016, 2019