Overview
Benjamín Moreno (born 17 April 1955 in Guarromán, Spain; died 1 May 2020) was a Spanish professional footballer who played as a striker. He is most frequently associated with the Madrid-area club CD Leganés, where he spent a notable portion of his playing career in the early 1980s. He was commonly referred to simply by his surname, Moreno.
Career and clubs
Moreno's documented senior career includes a multi-year spell with CD Leganés between 1980 and 1985. At that time Leganés competed in the regional and lower national divisions of Spanish football, and players like Moreno contributed to the club's development and local popularity. Public records about other clubs and seasons in his career are limited in widely available sources.
- Position: Striker
- Notable club: CD Leganés (1980–1985)
- Birthplace: Guarromán, Jaén, Andalusia
Playing style and role
As a striker, Moreno's primary responsibilities would have been to lead the forward line, convert chances, and apply pressure to opposing defenses. Strikers of his era in Spanish lower divisions were often valued for their physical presence, ability to find space in the box and for contributing to direct team tactics used by clubs working to rise through the league system.
Legacy and importance
Moreno is remembered mainly at a local and club level rather than as a national figure. Players who spend their prime years at community-rooted clubs like CD Leganés often leave a legacy among long-time supporters and teammates, contributing to the club's identity and history. Archival entries and player lists preserve his name as part of Leganés' squad history and regional football records (player records).)
Death
Benjamín Moreno died in Madrid on 1 May 2020. Contemporary reports list the cause as heart failure. His passing was noted in local sports circles and by those who followed CD Leganés during the period when he played for the club; further details and tributes can be found in regional archives and club histories (Madrid notices).