He started his career with Lincraig Boys Club before moving to Dundee, and had loan spells at Montrose in 2011 and Alloa Athletic in the 2014–15 season. He would then have a lengthy stint with Raith Rovers, during which he would captain the side.
Career
Dundee-born Benedictus made his début for Dundee on 1 November 2008 against Airdrie United at Dens Park, playing the full match.[1] He later signed a contract extension after breaking into the first team.[2]
On 28 January 2011 he joined Montrose on loan for a month.[3]
On 1 September 2014, Benedictus signed for Scottish Championship club Alloa Athletic on a season-long loan deal.[4] At the end of the season Alloa finished second bottom of the 2014–15 Scottish Championship meaning they faced play-offs to avoid relegation. Having not scored all season Benedictus scored twice in the play-offs and Alloa survived.[5][6][7]
On 10 June 2015, it was confirmed that Benedictus had signed for Raith Rovers.[8] During his lengthy 7-year stint in Kirkcaldy, Benedictus would quickly be named the club captain in his first season,[9] experience a shock relegation to the Scottish League One in 2017,[10] see a return to the Championship after winning the League One title in 2020,[11] lead a strong push to the Premiership play-offs the following season,[12] and winning two Scottish Challenge Cup titles.[13][14]
On 6 June 2022, Benedictus would sign a two-year deal with Raith's Fife rivals and Scottish League One side Dunfermline Athletic.[15] Benedictus scored his first goal for the Pars from the penalty spot in September, against league rivals Falkirk.[16] On 15 April 2023, after an exemplary season as club captain, Benedictus led Dunfermline to the Scottish League One title which was confirmed after a 5-0 rout of Queen of the South.[17]
Career statistics
As of match played 31 August 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition