Players like Walter Benítez
GKCrystal Palace · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitWalter Benítez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Walter Benítez are Mads Hermansen, Noah Atubolu, Martin Delavallée. Doppel rates Mads Hermansen (West Ham United) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joel Robles scores 86/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Walter Benítez is a reliable shot-stopper with a strong aerial presence, making him a solid option in goal. Despite his low Sofascore rating indicating he's among the bottom tier of his peers, he excels in xG and xA contributions per 90 minutes, showcasing his ability to play a role in initiating attacks. His durability is impressive, having missed only two matches in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability for Crystal Palace.
Strengths: xG + xA, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Walter Benítez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mads Hermansensimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €16m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €24m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Martin Delavalléesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.5m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Freddie Woodmansimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 29 | €3.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Joel Roblessimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 36 | €400k | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Marvin Schwäbesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 31 | €3.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Thomas Kaminskisimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 34 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 22 | €5.5m | 91 | 89 |
| 9 | Lorenzo Montipòsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 30 | €1.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Arnaud Bodartsimilar↗ | Lille | 28 | €1.4m | 91 | 88 |
| 11 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Maarten Vandevoordtsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €16m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Walter Benítez
≈ 100% Walter Benítez · strong: xG + xA, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Walter Benítez · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Walter Benítez · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Walter Benítez?
Statistically, Mads Hermansen (West Ham United) is the closest look-alike to Walter Benítez — a 85/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Walter Benítez?
By Doppel's fit score, Mads Hermansen (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Walter Benítez, with a 85/100 overall match. Noah Atubolu and Martin Delavallée are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Walter Benítez?
Yes. Joel Robles (Estoril Praia) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Walter Benítez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Walter Benítez's 2024/25 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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