Christian Benteke Liolo

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
11625
Updated: 14 April 2026
Country of Birth
Congo DR
Preferred Foot
Right-footed
Agent
MLA Management
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
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: Attacker
Top attributes (percentile)

    Xtra rating history

    Last rating points (most recent matches).

    Recent Matches

    Al-Ittihad FC
    1 - 0
    14 Apr 2026
    ⏱ 90’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.7
    Al Wahda FC
    Al-Ittihad FC
    Al Wahda FC
    AFC Champions League
    Al Ain
    2 - 2
    17 Jan 2026
    ⏱ 67’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.3
    Al Wahda FC
    Al Ain
    Al Wahda FC
    Pro League
    Atlanta United FC
    1 - 1
    18 Oct 2025
    ⏱ 90’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 7.5
    DC United
    Atlanta United FC
    DC United
    Major League Soccer
    DC United
    0 - 1
    04 Oct 2025
    ⏱ 71’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 7.3
    Charlotte
    DC United
    Charlotte
    Major League Soccer
    DC United
    0 - 6
    27 Sep 2025
    ⏱ 65’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.6
    Philadelphia Union
    DC United
    Philadelphia Union
    Major League Soccer
    Inter Miami
    3 - 2
    20 Sep 2025
    ⏱ 90’ ⚽ 1 A 1 ★ 8.9
    DC United
    Inter Miami
    DC United
    Major League Soccer
    DC United
    1 - 1
    13 Sep 2025
    ⏱ 90’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.9
    Orlando City SC
    DC United
    Orlando City SC
    Major League Soccer
    New York City FC
    1 - 2
    30 Aug 2025
    ⏱ 96’ ⚽ 0 A 1 ★ 7.5
    DC United
    New York City FC
    DC United
    Major League Soccer
    CF Montreal
    1 - 1
    16 Aug 2025
    ⏱ 90’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.6
    DC United
    CF Montreal
    DC United
    Major League Soccer
    New England Revolution
    2 - 0
    09 Aug 2025
    ⏱ 90’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 7
    DC United
    New England Revolution
    DC United
    Major League Soccer

    Teams

    DC United
    Years: 2022-2025
    Crystal Palace
    Years: 2016-2021
    Liverpool
    Years: 2015
    Aston Villa
    Years: 2012-2014
    Belgium U21
    Years: 2011, 2013
    Belgium
    Years: 2010, 2012-2018, 2020-2022
    Standard Liege
    Years: 2010
    Kortrijk
    Years: 2009
    Genk
    Years: 2008, 2011
    MLS All-Stars
    Years: []
    Crystal Palace U23
    Years: []
    KV Mechelen
    Years: []

    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

    Injuries & Sidelined

    Thigh Injury
    …
    From: 15 Jul 2025 To: 19 Jul 2025 Team
    Ankle Injury
    …
    From: 16 May 2025 To: 28 Jun 2025 Team
    Shoulder Injury
    …
    From: 05 May 2025 To: 09 May 2025 Team
    Thigh Injury
    …
    From: 21 Apr 2025 To: 02 May 2025 Team
    Thigh Injury
    …
    From: 04 Mar 2024 To: 15 Mar 2024 Team
    Virus
    …
    From: 27 Dec 2021 To: 27 Dec 2021 Team
    Ankle/Foot Injury
    …
    From: 20 May 2021 To: 31 May 2021 Team
    Suspended
    …
    From: 18 Dec 2020 To: 20 Dec 2020 Team
    Ankle/Foot Injury
    …
    From: 11 Sep 2020 To: 25 Sep 2020 Team
    Suspended
    …
    From: 13 Jul 2020 To: 27 Jul 2020 Team
    Thigh Injury
    …
    From: 24 Jun 2020 To: 03 Jul 2020 Team
    Knock
    …
    From: 22 Dec 2019 To: 31 Jan 2020 Team
    Facial Injury
    …
    From: 28 Apr 2019 To: 11 May 2019 Team
    Knee Injury
    …
    From: 02 Sep 2018 To: 11 Jan 2019 Team
    Groin Injury
    …
    From: 05 Apr 2018 To: 13 Apr 2018 Team
    Knee Injury
    …
    From: 24 Sep 2017 To: 17 Nov 2017 Team
    Shoulder Injury
    …
    From: 05 Jan 2017 To: 14 Jan 2017 Team
    Knee Injury
    …
    From: 26 Mar 2016 To: 27 Apr 2016 Team
    Knee Injury
    …
    From: 26 Oct 2015 To: 29 Oct 2015 Team
    Hamstring
    …
    From: 21 Sep 2015 To: 21 Oct 2015 Team
    Hip/Thigh Injury
    …
    From: 06 Mar 2015 To: 13 Mar 2015 Team
    Suspended
    …
    From: 03 Nov 2014 To: 30 Nov 2014 Team
    Achilles Strain
    …
    From: 03 Apr 2014 To: 29 Sep 2014 Team
    Knee Injury
    …
    From: 20 Dec 2013 To: 30 Dec 2013 Team
    Hip/Thigh Injury
    …
    From: 22 Sep 2013 To: 07 Oct 2013 Team
    Suspended
    …
    From: 12 May 2013 To: 20 May 2013 Team
    No injury records for this player.

    Honors

    C. Benteke
    × 1
    Won in: 2008-2009
    C. Benteke
    × 1
    Won in: 2024