Impact Benteke has gone five matches without a goal, recording 16 shots (five on target) in that span. This is longest scoreless drought of the season after scoring eight goals in 16 games to open the year.
JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
CHRISTIAN BENTEKE #20 - FORWARD - D.C. UNITED
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Five shots in draw Benteke registered five shots (three on target) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Miami CF.
Returning after suspension Benteke will be eligible to feature in Saturday's clash against Inter Miami after serving a one-game suspension.
Impact Benteke missed Tuesday's win over FC Dallas while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he should return to the XI ahead of Yamil Asad and Kristian Fletcher to take on Miami this weekend.
JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes four shots vs. Nashville Benteke took four shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Nashville SC. He also picked up a booking in the match, meaning he will be suspende...
Impact Benteke is in the middle of a four-game scoreless drought at the moment, but he still has eight goals on the season. He won't be available to face Dallas this week due to his suspension for yellow card accumulation, so Taxiarchis Fountas is likely to replace him up front in the XI.
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Takes two shots in win Benteke took two shots and made two clearances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against FC Cincinnati. He also recorded a secondary assist in the match.
Impact Benteke was involved in the buildup to goals from Pedro Santos and Cristian Dajome on Saturday, but he's now gone three league games without scoring himself, which is tied for his longest scoring drought this season.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Creates two chances in loss Benteke took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Atlanta United. He also made a block and two clearances in the match.
Impact Benteke remained a threat up front against Atlanta but he wasn't able to extend his goal involvement streak to a fifth straight league game on Saturday. He's averaging 3.1 shots (1.1 on target) and 1.4 chances created per match this season.
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal against Miami Benteke took three shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Inter Miami. He also made two clearances and created a chance in the match.
Impact Benteke scored the eventual winning goal Saturday with a clinical finish from a breakaway, his fifth goal to go along with two assists across his last eight league games. He's averaging 3.6 shots (1.1 on target) per match in that span as well.
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Credited with assist in draw Benteke assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus CF Montreal.
Impact Benteke was clearly fortunate to get credited with the assist, as the cross into the box bounced off him and landed on Ted Ku-DiPietro, who coolly slotted the ball past Jonathan Sirois. Benteke has been leading the DC United attack all season long and has registered seven goals with two assists so far. Plus, he's now registered three straight games with two or more shots.
JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal in Toronto loss Benteke took three shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Toronto FC. He also created a chance and won one of two tackles in the match.
Impact Benteke slotted home a rebounded shot from a corner kick routine for his seventh goal of the season on Saturday, four of which (plus one assist) have come in his last six appearances. He's averaging 3.8 shots and 1.8 chances created per game during that span.
MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal, assist against LA Benteke scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 3-0 victory against the Galaxy. He took five shots and created two chances overall in the match.
Impact Benteke robbed opposing goalkeeper Jonathan Bond of possession to score an easy opening goal, his sixth of the season, on Saturday, and he set up another for Cristian Dajome just minutes later. He's tallied 20 shots and three goals across his last five league appearances.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Takes four shots in return Benteke (ankle) had four off-target shots and created two chances during Wednesday's scoreless draw against Philadelphia.
Impact Benteke returned after recovering from the issue that made him miss the previous match and was active as usual up front, pacing his side in shots attempted. Accuracy wasn't there for the striker, though, and he couldn't break the deadlock. With five goals over 12 starts this season, Benteke will try to bounce back during Saturday's home clash against LA Galaxy.
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting as expected Benteke is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against the Philadelphia Union.
Impact Benteke was not available last match with an ankle problem, but has recovered and back in his usual starting spot. He's already scored four goals in the last eight games while averaging about 2.7 shots per contest.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not listed on injury report Benteke (ankle) isn't carrying an injury designation into Wednesday's clash against the Union, according to D.C.'s injury report for the match.
Impact Benteke missed last weekend's draw with Nashville SC, with his side lining up in a 3-4-3 with Taxiarchis Fountas (hamstring) at center forward in his absence. Erik Hurtado had to replace an injured Fountas in the first half, but Benteke could return to the XI against Philadelphia if he's fit enough.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday Benteke (undisclosed) is not available for Saturday's match against Nashville SC.
Impact Benteke will miss his first match of the season for an undisclosed reason. He's made 11 straight starts in a row while recording two in the last three games. Taxiarchis Fountas will be the lone striker up top, with Mateusz Klich, Russell Canouse, Christopher Durkin and Lewis O'Brein lineup in the midfield.
MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Creates four chances vs. Cincinnati Benteke took three shots (one on target) and created four chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Benteke wasn't able to extend his scoring streak to a third consecutive game on Saturday, but he still posted his eighth game of the season with at least three shots taken, as well as his third game with multiple chances created up front.
MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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MAY 3, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Scores bicycle against Charlotte Benteke took four shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Charlotte FC. He also made two clearances and created two chances in the match.
Impact Benteke produced a wonderful bicycle-kick from a set piece situation to extend his side's lead in Saturday's match. It was his fifth goal of the season, and he's up to two scores from eight total shots across his last two games.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 30, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
GOLAZO! Christian Benteke Nets Stunning Bicycle Kick
APRIL 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE
GOLAZO! Christian Benteke nets stunning bicycle kick for DC United | MLSSoccer.com Christian Benteke may have supplied an AT&T 5G MLS Goal of the Year candidate.
APRIL 30, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Scores goal Benteke scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Orlando City SC.
Impact Benteke has his fourth goal of the 2023 MLS season. He logged two of them while playing alongside Taxiarchis Fountas as part of two-striker formation. At least for Benteke, it appears the formation adjustment will not hinder his knack for scoring goals.
APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Has quiet game in win Benteke completed 15 passes and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory against CF Montreal.
Impact Benteke wasn't very effective Saturday as his side only defeated the worst team in MLS via Lewis O'Brien pouncing on a rebounded Mateusz Klich shot. Still, Benteke has already taken at least three shots in five of his eight appearances this season, with three goals to his name in 2023.
APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
