Jeciel Cedeno

Jeciel Jair Cedeño Benavides (born 3 April 2000) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays for Detroit City FC in the USL Championship.

Jeciel Cedeño

Jeciel Cedeño (left) being substituted into a 2021 Hartford Athletic game.
Personal information
Full name	Jeciel Jair Cedeño Benavides
Date of birth	(2000-03-04) 4 March 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth	Ecuador
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Forward, Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Detroit City
Number	10
Youth career
	Alfaro Moreno Academy
	Union City SC
	Fairview FC
2016–2018	Barcelona S.C.
2018–2019	New York Red Bulls
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019	New York Red Bulls II	2	(0)
2021–2023	Hartford Athletic	36	(2)
2023–2024	Oakland Roots	42	(4)
2024–	Detroit City	29	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11:14, 5 August 2025 (UTC)

Career

Cedeño is a member of the New York Red Bulls Academy.^[1] During the 2019 USL Championship season he appeared for New York Red Bulls II.^[2]

On 27 May 2021, Cedeño signed with USL Championship side Hartford Athletic.^[3] He was traded to fellow USL Championship side Oakland Roots on 8 June 2023 in exchange for Edgardo Rito.^[4] On 29 July 2024, Cedeno was traded to Detroit City FC.^[5]