Walter Benítez
CRY
Goalkeeper
--
Jan 19, 1993 (33)
Right
6'3"
201 lb
Ranking
Grades
Key Grades
2026/2027 Premier League
Overall Grades by game
2026/2027 Premier League
Upcoming matches
News
Makes five saves against Brighton
Benitez recorded five saves and allowed five goals in Sunday's 5-0 defeat against Brighton.
Analysis: Benitez faced a difficult matchup as his side struggled away from home, though his five saves kept the score from getting worse. Since taking over as the team's first-choice goalkeeper in September, he's averaging 3.5 saves and 2.0 goals conceded per game across EPL and UEL action. His next league test will come at home against a misfiring Newcastle offense following a midweek trip to Turkey to meet Besiktas in European play.
Makes Premier League debut
Benitez registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Leeds United.
Analysis: Benitez would feature in the starting XI Sunday after Dean Henderson (illness) was unavailable, his first start in the league after experiences in France and the Netherlands. He would do well to make three saves and manage a clean sheet, a great debut for many. He will likely return to a bench role in the coming matches, as Henderson should return quickly from his illness.
Social media
View moreSelect Player
Search and select a player to compare