Son of former Chile and Cruz Azul player, Pablo Galdames. Benjamín was born in México City. He made his first team debut for Unión Española a month ago at age 17. He was also awarded as the best U17 player in Chile. Benjamín has expressed interest in playing for México. So far neither Chile or México have called him. Seems an interesting prospect for the future, and the upcoming Olympic cycle, that is, if the FMF calls him first... His older brother, Pablo Jr., landed a move to Vélez Sarsfield 6 months ago... Benjamín is considered the most talented of the Galdames dynasty by many. ¡Grande, Benja!Benjamín Galdames fue galardoneado como el mejor jugador del #FútbolJoven Sub 17.¡Hay futuro, crack! pic.twitter.com/8kxvadmcQb— Unión Española (@UEoficial) December 4, 2018 ¡Reconocimiento para el futbolista hispano! El volante Benjamín Galdames fue elegido como el mejor jugador del #FutbolJoven Masculino Sub 17.#LaGalaDelFutbol pic.twitter.com/YWSk6mlgdZ— ANFP (@ANFPChile) December 4, 2018 ¡Momentazo en el partido de ayer!Benjamín Galdames, de 17 años, hizo su debut oficial en el primer equipo.El cuarto de la dinastía👏🏾Que tengan un buen domingo, hispanos.#VamosUE pic.twitter.com/hhnVq5wP3L— Unión Española (@UEoficial) November 25, 2018 La Roja podría perder a una joya del clan Galdames: "No tendría problemas en jugar por México" https://t.co/RD855oFUsn pic.twitter.com/BDp4wYMPem— Publimetro (@PublimetroChile) January 3, 2018
segun en esta entrevista ya intentaron comunicarse con el seguramente fue la fmf pero hasta ahi quedo , ya no lo volvieron a buscar o preguntar por el , lo que si es que el se siente chileno 2:05
Eugenio Pizzuto, Santiago Giménez y Benjamín Galdames destacan en la convocatoria del Tri Sub-20 que realizará concentración virtual a partir del 17 de agosto.— Iván Cañada (@Ivanjo88) August 14, 2020
Primera División - August 29, 2020: Unión Española: Benjamín Galdames (19, MF) was subbed in at the 93rd minute of a 1–0 win against Universidad Católica.
Primera División - Septemeber 3, 2020: Unión Española: 1301584409158541313 is not a valid tweet id Unión won 3–2.
¡CONVOCADO!🇲🇽 🇨🇱 Unión Española acaba de hacer oficial la convocatoria de Benjamín Galdames, con la selección mexicana sub-20Bienvenido 👊🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/RA80cTfqfZ— Jovenes Futbolistas MX (@Jovenesfutmx) November 7, 2020
Benjamin Galdames makes it official on his IG, that he will represent Mexico.The 19 year old currently plays for Unión Española in Chile. He has accepted call ups to both 🇨🇱 and 🇲🇽 at youth level and was in the last 🇲🇽 U20 team.Let’s go! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/y8uQ4fnTYE— MexNexGen (@MexNexGen2) November 24, 2020
Calm down Felipe...is this guy even a 1st team player? Maybe he’s gotten limited 1st team minutes but let’s let him develop before we start hyping him up.
Phil hasn't overhyped him, and considering he's a part of the first team I personally think he deserves his own thread. But I agree we should wait for more progress before we get excited.
Surprised he already made a decision. The path to Chile's senior national team is way easier compared to Mexico since they're in a downward spiral. Chile has been so desperate that they've been trying to call up a nad playing in the Dutch 2nd division to their senior team.
Primera División - December 8, 2020: Unión Española: Benjamín Galdames (19, MF) was subbed in at the 80th minute of a 1–1 draw with Deportes Iquique.
Primera División - January 14, 2021: Unión Española: Benjamín Galdames (19, MF) was subbed in at the 81st minute of a 1–1 draw with Universidad Católica.
Primera División - February 15, 2021: Unión Española: Benjamín Galdames (19, MF) was subbed in at the 71st minute of a 1–4 loss to Cobresal.
1361731484109869060 is not a valid tweet id Unlikely he'll get many (if any) minutes, but still nice.
¡VENGA MEXICANO!👊🇲🇽Benjamin Galdames(20) por primera vez en su carrera jugó de titular y dio una asistencia, en la victoria de Unión Española 3-1 sobre Santiago Wanderers. Seleccionado mexicano sub-20🎯 pic.twitter.com/0eAnGyZoDd— Jovenes Futbolistas MX (@Jovenesfutmx) March 29, 2021
Benjamin Galdames vs Santiago Wanders. -77 Minutes-1 Assist -74% Pass Accuracy -3 Key Passes-2 Interceptions -2 Tackles-1 Clearance -5/6 Ground Duels WonGreat to see him get his first start and get his first assist 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Q7TGHUfnZU— MexNexGen (@MexNexGen2) March 28, 2021