Antonio Benítez (footballer, born 1942)

For other people named Antonio Fernández, see Antonio Fernández (disambiguation).

Antonio Fernández

Personal information
Full name	Antonio Fernández Benítez
Date of birth	(1942-04-05)5 April 1942
Place of birth	Alicante, Spain
Date of death	22 January 2022(2022-01-22) (aged 79)
Height	1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
1960–1964	Atlético Malagueño
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1964–1976	Málaga	189	(2)
Managerial career
1981–1985	Málaga
1986–1987	Málaga
1987	Real Murcia
1989–1990	Málaga
1994–1996	Málaga CF
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Antonio Fernández Benítez (5 April 1942 – 22 January 2022) was a Spanish professional football player and manager.

Career

Fernández played for Atlético Malagueño and Málaga as a midfielder.

He later managed Málaga, Real Murcia, and Málaga CF. He also held other roles with Málaga CF, including in an advisory role.

Personal life

Fernández was born in Alicante on 5 April 1942. He died on 22 January 2022, at the age of 79.