Ecuadorian striker Christian Benítez died Monday morning after suffering a seizure. cardiorespiratory. Less than a month after signing a contract with Qatar club Al Jaish.Benítez admitted to the hospital with severe abdominal pain hours after the release of his for Qatar Sports Club in the Sheikh Jassem Cup, but died soon after he was 27.
Benítez joined Al Jaish earlier in July of Club America after previous spells with El Santos Laguna National and Birmingham.
Ecuador Football Federation (FEF) statement read: "FEF regret to notice the death of striker Christian Benitez of Qatar club Al Jaish and the Ecuadorian national team.
"Benitez, who was with his new club in Qatar, severe abdominal pain, which is why he was rushed to the hospital a few hours after he suffered a seizure suffered. cardiorespiratory. Which ended his life.
"Ecuador Football Federation expanded profoundly sympathetic to the family - parents, wife, children - and our fellow striker Christian Benítez.
"They may rest in peace."
Benitez was a regular for his country, Ecuador, and make the team for the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany, Al Jaish stunned by the death of the player so soon after his arrival.
Statement read: "The club would like to offer condolences to the families of the players Benítez recently joined the club Club America for the third season, the players who participated for the first time with the team during the race yesterday for Qatar. sports .. Club Sheikh Jassem Cup qualifiers without any health problems.
"His sudden death was a great shock to members of the technical staff and management of each. He is a player who, during his short time here has been praised for his high moral character. ".
Tribute to quickly come up with Manchester United and Ecuador winger teammate Antonio Valencia tweeting a photo of the pair together.
Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner, who played with Benítez at Birmingham, said on the social networking site: "Can not believe Christian Benítez aka Chucho died happy to play with him he is a side pot. My thoughts go out on his own. Family ".
Tweets from Clubs of America reads: "You left a champion in our hearts you will live in peace Christian Benítez ..".
Birmingham statement read: "Birmingham City Football Club was saddened to learn of the passing of former striker Christian Chucho 'Benítez thoughts of everyone associated with the club is with Chucho and friends in time. This is very sad.
"Chucho through now will be marked on the front of the St Andrew's on Saturday with Ford.
"Ecuador between characters that are immensely popular during his time at the club. During long-term loan from Mexican club Santos Laguna in 2009-10, Chucho made 36 appearances, scoring four goals. ".
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