Benjamín Zarandona
Equatorial Guinean association football player (born 1976)
Benjamín Zarandona: profile
Benjamín Zarandona (born 2 March 1976 in Valladolid, Spain) is a retired Equatoguinean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Zarandona's senior club career began in 1994 at Real Valladolid B. He played for 7 clubs between 1994 and 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at Real Betis Balompié (1998–2007): 196 appearances and 11 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 371 appearances and 31 goals.
At international level, Zarandona represented Equatorial Guinea (2006–2009), earning 10 caps and scoring 0 goals. Before committing to Equatorial Guinea, he had represented Spain U21 and Spain U23.
Valladolid has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Iván Zarandona and Jade Boho.
Eligibility explained: Why does Benjamín Zarandona play for Equatorial Guinea?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 30)
- Club career
- 1994–2012 (19 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (31 in 371)
- Height
- 184 cm — taller than 74% of Equatoguinean internationals on record
- Latest move
- CD Íscar (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Yahia Attiyat Allah, Sambou Yatabaré and Bazoumana Touré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1996 |  Real Valladolid B |
Tercera División | 30 | 6 |
| 1995–1998 | Real Valladolid |
LaLiga 2 | 96 | 12 |
| 1998–2007 | Real Betis Balompié |
La Liga | 196 | 11 |
| 2005–2006 | Cádiz Club de Fútbol |
LaLiga 2 | 18 | 1 |
| 2007 | Xerez C.D. |
Tercera División | 2 | 0 |
| 2008–2010 | CF Palencia |
Segunda División B | 13 | 1 |
| 2011–2012 | CD Íscar |
Tercera División | 16 | 0 |
| Total | 371 | 31 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Spain U23 |
Under-23 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997–1998 | Spain U21 |
Under-21 | 3 | 2 |
| 2006–2009 |  Equatorial Guinea |
Senior | 10 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Benjamín Zarandona?
Benjamín Zarandona was born on 2 March 1976, which makes him 50 years old.
Where was Benjamín Zarandona born?
Benjamín Zarandona was born in Valladolid, Spain.
Which national team does Benjamín Zarandona play for?
Benjamín Zarandona played international football for Equatorial Guinea. He has 10 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Benjamín Zarandona played for?
Benjamín Zarandona's recorded clubs are Real Valladolid B, Real Valladolid, Real Betis Balompié, Cádiz Club de Fútbol, Xerez C.D., CF Palencia and CD Íscar.
How tall is Benjamín Zarandona?
Benjamín Zarandona is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Benjamín Zarandona play?
Benjamín Zarandona played as a midfielder.