Nicolas Benezet

France

Born in Montpellier, Benezet played in the youth academy of Montpellier before signing with Nîmes in 2004. He made his professional debut in the 2010–11 season on 15 October 2010 in a league match against Istres appearing as a substitute in a 0–0 draw. On 8 December 2010, he signed his first professional contract after agreeing to a three-year deal with Nîmes. Two days later, he rewarded Nîmes by scoring his first professional goal in a 3–2 victory over Istres in the Coupe de France. On 21 December, he scored his first professional league goal in a 2–0 win against Metz. At the end of the 2012–13 season, top-flight clubs Sochaux and Évian showed interest in signing him and in July 2013, Benezet joined Evian. On 3 July 2015, Benezet signed for Guingamp.

Major League Soccer

In July 2019, following Guingamp's relegation from Ligue 1, Benezet joined Major League Soccer club Toronto FC on loan for the remainder of their season, with the club holding an option to make the transfer permanent at the conclusion of the loan, which would be triggered automatically if he started six regular season matches (he ultimately started five). Toronto chose not to acquire him permanently after the loan due to a lack of salary cap space after the re-signing of Michael Bradley. In January, Benezet returned to MLS, signing with Colorado Rapids, who paid a $500,000 transfer fee to Guingamp for him, after acquiring his MLS rights from Toronto in a trade. He made his Rapids…

As of 5 August 2021

Benezet is a noted fan of anime and manga, particularly Dragon Ball Z and One Piece. Benezet became a father in late 2023. At that time, his wife's family resided in Le Grau-du-Roi.

Guingamp

Coupe de la Ligue runner-up: 2018–19