Remember Benjamín Rollheiser? Former Benfica man living a real nightmare | OneFootball

Benjamín Rollheiser’s Santos is going through a very difficult phase. In their away match against Palmeiras, the team of the former Benfica player—who only came on in the 81st minute—ended up defeated 2-0 and dropped into the relegation zone.

After a goalless first half, Vítor Roque decided the match in favor of Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras. In the 67th and 80th minutes, the former Barcelona player scored twice, securing all three points for Abel Ferreira’s side. After the Portuguese international’s brace, Benjamín Rollheiser replaced Álvaro Barreal.

With this setback, Santos – where Neymar once shone – and Benjamín Rollheiser’s crisis deepens. In their last four matches, the historic Brazilian club lost two (to Palmeiras and Vitória) and drew the other two (against Botafogo and Fortaleza), currently sitting in 17th place in the Brasileirão.

Benjamín Rollheiser joined Benfica in January 2024, coming from Estudiantes for 9.5 million euros. However, after a year in which he failed to establish himself (27 matches, two goals, and one assist), the winger moved to Santos, with the Eagles earning 11 million euros from the transfer.

For Santos, Benjamín Rollheiser – valued at 8 million euros – has played in 33 matches. In the 2,254 minutes he was chosen by Juan Pablo Vojvoda, the former Benfica player scored two goals (against Corinthians and CRB) and provided two assists (against Fortaleza and São Paulo).

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