Nehuen Benedetti

20-Year-Old MidfielderM

New York Red Bulls

MLS

Height 1.77

DOB 2/24/2005

Transferred to RBNY

MNew York Red Bulls

December 23, 2025

Benedetti was transferred from Club Estudiantes de la Plata to RBNY and signed a four-year MLS contract through 2029 with an option for 2030, the club announced. "Nehuen has shown a great development over the last year with New York Red Bulls II and delivered with a big season in 2025. He has earned this opportunity with our first team, and we are looking forward to seeing what he can accomplish next season," said Head of Sport Julian de Guzman.

ANALYSIS
Benedett spent last season with New York Red Bulls II in MLS NEXT Pro, making 23 appearances with 11 goals and seven assists, earning a place in the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Best XI and being named Player of the Month in June. He added four goal contributions during the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro playoffs, helping RBNY II win their first MLS NEXT Pro Cup title. Previously, he was on loan at Estudiantes de la Plata, primarily featuring for the reserve side with 27 appearances, three goals, and two assists, and he has made one appearance for Argentina's U-20s.