Benjamín Kuscevic
FullnameBenjamín Kuscevic Jaramillo
Birth date2 May 1996 (age 30)
Birth placeSantiago, Chile
Height1.85 m
PositionCentre-back
CurrentclubToronto FC
(on loan from Fortaleza)
Clubnumber13
Youthyears 12011–2015
Youthclubs 1Universidad Católica
Youthyears 22014–2015
Youthclubs 2→ Real Madrid (loan)
Years 12014–2020
Clubs 1Universidad Católica
Caps 166
Goals 13
Years 22020–2023
Clubs 2Palmeiras
Caps 239
Goals 20
Years 32023–2024
Clubs 3Coritiba
Caps 328
Goals 32
Years 42024
Clubs 4→ Fortaleza (loan)
Caps 427
Goals 42
Years 52025–
Clubs 5Fortaleza
Caps 526
Goals 51
Years 62026–
Clubs 6→ Toronto FC (loan)
Caps 66
Goals 60
Nationalyears 12013
Nationalteam 1Chile U17
Nationalcaps 14
Nationalgoals 10
Nationalyears 22014
Nationalteam 2Chile U20
Nationalcaps 23
Nationalgoals 20
Nationalyears 32018–
Nationalteam 3Chile
Nationalcaps 316
Nationalgoals 30
Pcupdate25 April 2026
Ntupdate30 March 2026

Benjamín Kuscevic Jaramillo (Croatian: Kuščević, běːɲamin kûʃtʃeʋitɕ xaramîʎo;[1][2] born 2 May 1996) is a Chilean footballer who plays as a centre-back for Major League Soccer club Toronto FC, on loan from Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Fortaleza, and the Chile national team.

Club career

Universidad Católica

Kuscevic joined Universidad Católica's youth setup in 2011, from Unión Española. After progressing through the youth setup, he signed a professional contract with the club in 2013. Kuscevic made his first team debut on 18 May 2014, in a match against Curicó Unido for the 2014–15 Copa Chile.[3]

Loan to Real Madrid

On 29 August 2014, Kuscevic moved on loan to Real Madrid for one year.[4][5] The move was made official on 2 September, and he was initially assigned in the Juvenil A squad.

Return to Católica

In June 2015, Kuscevic returned to Católica and was definitely promoted to the main squad by manager Mario Salas. In his first division debut, he played the full game in a 4–2 win against Universidad de Concepción on 6 February 2016.[6]

Palmeiras

On 4 November 2020, Kuscevic signed a five-year contract with Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Palmeiras.[7]

Coritiba

On 10 February 2023, Kuscevic moved to Coritiba from Palmeiras on a R$3m transfer deal. He signed a three-year contract until 31 December 2026.[8][9]

Fortaleza

Loan to Toronto FC

On 5 March 2026, Kuscevic joined MLS club Toronto FC on a loan for the 2026 season with an option to purchase.[10]

International career

Kuscevic is eligible to play for either the Croatia or Chile national teams, due to his Croatian origins. After representing Chile at under-17 level,[11] he was called to the full squad for friendlies against Serbia and Poland, but did not feature in either match.

Kuscevic made his full international debut on 20 November 2018, in a friendly against Honduras, after coming on as a late substitute for Gary Medel.[12]

Career statistics

Club

[13]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueState league[a]National cup[b]ContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Universidad Católica2014–15Chilean Primera División——10——10
2015–16Chilean Primera División50—101[c]0—70
2016–17Chilean Primera División131—405[d]0—221
2017Chilean Primera División61—30—1[e]1102
2018Chilean Primera División220————220
2019Chilean Primera División130—516[f]01[e]1252
2020Chilean Primera División71——2[f]0—91
Total663—14114022966
Palmeiras2020Série A110—001[f]0—120
2021Série A11020—2[f]0—160
2022Série A5050005[f]01[g]0160
2023Série A—50——0050
Total270120008010480
Coritiba2023Série A2325040——322
Fortaleza (loan)2024Série A22250216[c]08[h]0433
Fortaleza2025Série A20140007[f]03[h]0341
2026Série A002000——20
Fortaleza total42311021130110794
Toronto FC (loan)2026Major League Soccer60—00—0060
Career total164828120135014228412
  1. ^ Includes Campeonato Paulista, Campeonato Paranaense, Campeonato Cearense
  2. ^ Includes Copa Chile, Copa do Brasil
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana
  4. ^ Four appearances in Copa Libertadores, one appearance in Copa Sudamericana
  5. ^ Appearance in Supercopa de Chile
  6. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
  7. ^ Appearance in Recopa Sudamericana
  8. ^ Appearances in Copa do Nordeste

International

[14]

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Chile201810
202120
202240
202430
202540
202620
Total160

Honours

Universidad Católica

Palmeiras

Fortaleza

References

  1. ^ "Bénjamin" (in Croatian). Hrvatski jezični portal. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  2. ^ "kȕš2" (in Croatian). Hrvatski jezični portal. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  3. ^ "UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DEBUTÓ CON UN TRIUNFO ANTE CURICÓ UNIDO" (in Spanish). ANFP. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  4. ^ "Real Madrid seal Varela loan". ESPN.com. 3 September 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  5. ^ Cappelli, Dino & @dinocappelli (9 February 2016). "Kuscevic, un juvenil chileno que prefiere la UC antes que Real Madrid" (in Spanish). Marca.com. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  6. ^ "Recuperó el liderato: U. Católica derrotó a la U.de Conce en el CAP". Prensafútbol. 6 February 2016. Archived from the original on 3 December 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  7. ^ "Palmeiras contrata zagueiro chileno Kuscevic, ex-Universidad Católica-CHI" [Palmeiras sign Chilean stopper Kuscevic, formerly of Universidad Católica-CHI] (in Brazilian Portuguese). SE Palmeiras. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  8. ^ "Kuscevic é o novo reforço do Coritiba" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Coritiba official website. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Coritiba anuncia a contratação do zagueiro Kuscevic, do Palmeiras" (in Brazilian Portuguese). TNT Sports. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  10. ^ "Toronto FC Acquire Chilean Centre-Back Benjamín Kuscevic on Loan From Fortaleza Esporte Clube" (in Spanish). www.torontofc.ca. 5 March 2026. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  11. ^ "Chile Sub-17 tiene nómina para el Sudamericano" (in Spanish). 24Horas.cl. 28 March 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  12. ^ "Chile v Honduras game report". ESPN. 20 November 2018.
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