Walter Benítez
Argentine footballer, goalkeeper for PSV
Born
January 19th, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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Born in 1993, this Argentine footballer began his professional career at Racing Club, where notable performances in goal garnered attention. In 2016, transferred to the Netherlands to join PSV Eindhoven. Within PSV, established a reputation for excellent shot-stopping ability and command of the penalty area. Contributed to the team's defensive strength and played a crucial role during the Eredivisie campaigns, helping the club secure multiple league titles. Represented Argentina at various youth levels, showcasing talent on an international stage.
Played as a goalkeeper for PSV Eindhoven
Contributed to winning Eredivisie titles
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