Christopher Benigno, 14, is a competitive soccer player currently serving as a Center Back for JFC MLS NEXT U15 in the Florida League. Known for his strong technical skills, game intelligence, and athleticism, Christopher stands out as a leader on the field with a relentless drive to improve.
He began his soccer journey at age six and has since grown into a vital team contributor. He's renowned for his set-piece delivery, including corner kicks, free kicks, and penalties. Christopher combines defensive strength with sharp decision-making. In the 2024–2025 season, he leads the team in assists from set pieces, underscoring his impact in both defensive and attacking phases of play.
Athletic Highlights & Awards
2018 FCSSL Swim Champs - 25 Butterfly Record (Currently still holds)
Recipient of the Team Leadership Award (2019) – JFC
Named to Team of the Week – JFC (Apr. 2022, Oct. 2022, Nov. 2022)
Team Captain – JFC MLS NEXT
U13 (2022–2023)
U14 (2023–2024)
U15 (2024–2025)
Selected for Orlando City ID Camp – JFC
Invited to U.S. National Team Tryouts – JFC
Featured in Jacksonville Football Club (JFC) New Kit Release Ad
Profiled in Stroll Magazine – Feature: "Breaking Barriers"
3v3 National Champion – Summer 2024, Orlando (Future Captain Sports Club)
Holy Family Golf Team -2025
Completing High School Volunteer Service Hours at Derek Marinatos Soccer Academy (DMSA)
Summer Soccer Camps, June 9–27, 2025
National & International Playing Experience
Texas Gold Cup – Summer 2022, Dallas, TX | DSP Football Club
DC Cup – Summer 2022, Washington, D.C. | DSP Football Club
Target Cup – Summer 2022, Minneapolis, MN | DSP Football Club
Paris World Games – Summer 2023, Paris, France | Champions – DSP Football Club
International Tour – Summer 2023 | DSP Football Club
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hamburg, Germany
Dana Cup, Denmark
Iber Cup – Barcelona, Spain – Summer 2024 | Future Captain Sports Club
Iber Cup – Lisbon, Portugal – Summer 2025 | Future Captain Sports Club
Academic & Personal Background
In addition to his, Christopher maintains a strong academic record at Holy Family, where he is recognized as an Honor Roll student. Off the field, he is passionate about fitness, actively involved in community service, and is a well-rounded athlete with a love for football, golf, and pickleball.