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Jerry Bengtson
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Honduras · 2011–14

Jerry Bengtson

Stalwart ST, also SS Right-footed finisherdribbler
Rating
78
Caps
54
Goals
21
Life
1987
Clubs
C.D.S. Vida, F.C. Motagua, Deportivo Saprissa
#24
Editorial rank of 33 for Honduras
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Seven minutes into Honduras against Spain at St James' Park on 29 July 2012, Bengtson scored the goal that won it 1-0 and sent Spain out of the Olympics without scoring in the tournament. He played at the 2014 World Cup, won nine league titles with Olimpia and the 2011 Clausura with Motagua, took the Honduran scoring crown eight times, and finished with 23 goals in 70 caps. Career record: 54 caps and 21 goals for Honduras; club career at C.D.S. Vida, F.C. Motagua, Deportivo Saprissa.

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Career record

2007–2010C.D.S. Vida
2010–2012F.C. Motagua
2012–2014New England Revolution
2014–2015Club Atlético Belgrano
2015–2016Persepolis
2016–2017Zob Ahan
2017–2018Deportivo Saprissa
Honduras54 caps, 21 goals

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One rank above: Jaime Villegas at #23.

One rank below: Mauricio Sabillón at #25.

Honduras's editorial top five: David Suazo · Amado Guevara · Wilson Palacios · Carlos Pavón · Maynor Figueroa.