Christian Benteke Liolo
Christian Benteke Liolo operates as a traditional target forward, attacking space and running beyond the line. Benteke rose from Standard Liège to Aston Villa, breaking through with 19 league goals in 2012-13. Liverpool move followed in 2015. He scored the fastest Belgium goal in 2016. In 2024 Benteke revived form with DC United, winning MLS Golden Boot. As a forward, Benteke pins centre-backs and attacks the back post. He finishes moves and gets shots off quickly.
Xtra rating
1599
Global rank
12138
Updated: 6 September 2026
Country of Birth
Congo DR
Preferred Foot
Right-footed
Agent
N/A
Latest Signing Fee
Unknown
Date of Birth
3 December 1990
Position
Forward
Shoes
Nike Phantom VNM
Wage
N/A
Season snapshot
Overall season statistics (all competitions).
| Season | Matches | Minutes | Goals | Assists | G/90 | A/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 27 | 2046 | 9 | 3 | 0.4 | 0.13 |
| 2024 | 31 | 2761 | 24 | 5 | 0.78 | 0.16 |
| 2023 | 32 | 2879 | 14 | 3 | 0.44 | 0.09 |
| 2022 | 7 | 565 | 1 | 0 | 0.16 | 0 |
| 2021 | 31 | 1248 | 4 | 1 | 0.29 | 0.07 |
| 2020 | 39 | 2164 | 15 | 2 | 0.62 | 0.08 |
| 2019 | 24 | 1272 | 2 | 1 | 0.14 | 0.07 |
| 2018 | 19 | 865 | 1 | 1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 2017 | 31 | 2236 | 3 | 5 | 0.12 | 0.2 |
| 2016 | 39 | 3193 | 15 | 2 | 0.42 | 0.06 |
| 2015 | 35 | 1649 | 9 | 3 | 0.49 | 0.16 |
| 2014 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 36 | 2844 | 15 | 0 | 0.47 | 0 |
| 2012 | 50 | 4151 | 29 | 0 | 0.63 | 0 |
| 2011 | 43 | 2657 | 16 | 0 | 0.54 | 0 |
| 2010 | 27 | 1848 | 7 | 0 | 0.34 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 390 | 2 | 0 | 0.46 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Form - Last 10 games
Strengths Analysis Season 2025
Role: AttackerTop attributes (percentile)
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
Recent Matches
Pro League - Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United-Arab-Emirates
AFC Champions League
Major League Soccer
Teams
Transfers
12 Jan 2026
Free agent
DC United
Al Wahda FC
31 Dec 2025
Free agent
DC United
Al Wahda FC
04 Aug 2022
N/A
Crystal Palace
DC United
20 Aug 2016
€ 31.2M
Liverpool
Crystal Palace
22 Jul 2015
€ 46.5M
Aston Villa
Liverpool
31 Aug 2012
€ 8.8M
Genk
Aston Villa
29 Aug 2011
€ 1M
Standard Liege
Genk
31 Aug 2010
Loan
Standard Liege
KV Mechelen
07 Aug 2009
Loan
Standard Liege
Kortrijk
01 Jan 2009
€ 150K
Genk
Standard Liege
Honors
