C. Benteke — season analysis
Few things define Christian Benteke Liolo (Belgium) better than the scoresheet — the DC United (MLS) forward is one of the squad's main goal threats in 2025/26. At 35, he brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.
Over 25 appearances he has been directly involved in 12 goals: 9 scored, 3 set up. That comes across 1,889 minutes on the pitch, or 0.43 goals per 90 minutes and 0.57 goal involvements per 90. He has started 23 of those matches. That works out to a goal roughly every 210 minutes.
He has attempted 62 shots (58% finding the frame) and converts 15% of them. He creates chances too, with 19 key passes. In one-on-ones he completes 22% of his dribbles.
He wins 60% of his duels. 2 of his goals have come from the penalty spot. Disciplinary record this season: 7 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 11.3, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.
Our records track Christian Benteke Liolo back to the 2012/13 season across 5 campaigns. In that time he has scored 66 league goals in the competitions we cover, with his best return of 19 coming in 2012/13.
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