Players like Walter Benítez
GKPSV Eindhoven · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitWalter Benítez's profile ↗
Walter Benítez is a goalkeeper for PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie, with 34 appearances and 3015 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Benítez include Mads Hermansen from Leicester City, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Noah Atubolu of SC Freiburg, with a fit score of 87/100. Other comparable options are Martin Delavallée from RC Sporting Charleroi, scoring 88/100, and Freddie Woodman of Preston North End, who has a fit score of 86/100.
About Walter Benítez
Walter Benítez is a reliable shot-stopper with a strong presence in aerial duels, showcasing his ability to command the box effectively. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 18% of his peers, his durability stands out, having missed only two games in three seasons. While he may struggle with clearances and overall duels, his xG and xA contributions highlight his potential to contribute to build-up play, making him a valuable asset for PSV Eindhoven.
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↗ | Leicester City | 26 | €16m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €24m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Martin Delavalléesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.5m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Freddie Woodmansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 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↗ | Luton Town | 34 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 | €5.5m | 91 | 89 |
| 9 | Lorenzo Montipòsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 30 | €1.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Arnaud Bodartsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 28 | €1.4m | 91 | 88 |
| 11 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Maarten Vandevoordtsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €16m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 best replacement for Walter Benítez?
By Doppel's fit score, Mads Hermansen (Leicester City) 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?
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