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.
International career Benítez's only international appearance was against Costa Rica in 2016.
Death Benítez was diagnosed with cancer in March 2020 and died of cancer on 9 April 2021.
Honours Copa Venezuela: 2014, 2015
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