Benjamín Kuscevic

Benjamín Kuscevic Jaramillo (Croatian: Kuščević, Croatian pronunciation: [běːɲamin kûʃtʃeʋitɕ xaramîʎo]; born 2 May 1996) is a Chilean footballer who currently plays as centre-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Fortaleza.

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.

Loan to Real Madrid

On 29 August 2014, Kuscevic moved on loan to Real Madrid for one year. 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.

Palmeiras

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

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.

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, 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.