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Jonathan Benteke follows his big brother Christian again as he joins DC United's second-team just four weeks after the ex-Liverpool forward signed for the MLS side - following his Crystal Palace move when Big Ben joined the Eagles

Jonathan Benteke, the younger brother of former Liverpool marksman Christian, has signed for Loudoun United FC -- the reserve club for MLS' DC United.

The USL Championship side announced the signing of Benteke on Sunday -- just four weeks after his brother signed for Wayne Rooney's struggling MLS team.

Loudoun released a statement, praising the talents of its newest six-foot-one forward.

Loudoun United FC announced the signing of Jonathan Benteke, brother of ex-Villan, Christian
Benteke will wear the No. 9 shirt once he takes to the field with the Leesburg, VA based team

'Jonathan is a talented attacker that is clinical around goal,' Loudoun United FC coach Ryan Martin said.

'He brings good size and dominates the aerial game.