Walter Daniel Benítez (born 19 January 1993) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Crystal Palace.
Club career Benítez started his career at Quilmes before joining Ligue 1 club Nice in summer 2016. He signed a four-year contract with Eredivisie club PSV in June 2022. During three seasons at the club, he won two league titles, two Johan Cruyff Shields and a KNVB Cup.
On 23 June 2025, Benítez reached an agreement to join Premier League side Crystal Palace, with the move set to be completed on 1 July. He made his debut in the EFL Cup against rivals Millwall on 16 September; after the match finished 1–1, he saved two penalties in the ensuing shootout to help Palace triumph 4–2.
International career In June 2023, Benítez received his first call-up the Argentine senior squad for two friendly matches against Australia and Indonesia.
He made his Albiceleste debut on 26 March 2024 in a friendly 3–1 win against Costa Rica.
Personal life Born in Argentina, Benítez is of Paraguayan descent through a grandfather.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsQuilmes2011–12Primera Nacional0000———002012–13Argentine Primera División0000———002013–14Argentine Primera División6000———602014Argentine Primera División14030———1702015Argentine Primera División21000———2102016Argentine Primera División70————70Total48030—00—510Nice B2016–17CFA20————20Nice2016–17Ligue 130101010—602017–18Ligue 1280001040—3302018–19Ligue 1350102000—3802019–20Ligue 1260300000—2902020–21Ligue 138020—50—4502021–22Ligue 137000—00—370Total16707040100—1880PSV2022–23Eredivisie30000—110104202023–24Eredivisie33000—120104602024–25Eredivisie34000—11010460Total97000—340301340Crystal Palace2025–26Premier League1010303000802026–27Premier League20000010—30Total3010304000110Career total316011070480303850
Honours PSV Eredivisie: 2023–24, 2024–25 KNVB Cup: 2022–23 Johan Cruyff Shield: 2022, 2023
Crystal Palace FA Community Shield: 2025 UEFA Conference League: 2025–26
References
External links
Profile at the PSV Eindhoven website