Walter Benítez

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.

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.

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As of match played 19 March 2026

Born in Argentina, Benítez is of Paraguayan descent through a grandfather.