Daniel Eduardo Benítez Pernía (23 September 1987 – 9 April 2021) was a Venezuelan professional footballer. A defender, he played for seven club sides and made one appearance for the Venezuela national team.

Club career

With Deportivo La Guaira he won the Copa Venezuela in 2014 and 2015. His final match was for Zamora in 2020.

Daniel Benítez (Venezuelan footballer)

International career

Benítez's only international appearance was against Costa Rica in 2016.

Daniel Benítez (Venezuelan footballer)

Death

Benítez was diagnosed with cancer in March 2020 and died of cancer on 9 April 2021.

Daniel Benítez (Venezuelan footballer)

Honours

Copa Venezuela: 2014, 2015

References

1987 births

2021 deaths

Venezuelan men's footballers

Men's association football defenders

Venezuela men's international footballers

Estudiantes de Caracas players

Deportivo Táchira F.C. players

A.C.C.D. Mineros de Guayana players

Deportivo La Guaira players

Real Esppor Club players

Minervén S.C. players

Zamora FC players

Deaths from cancer in Venezuela

Sportspeople from San Cristóbal, Táchira