Frankarlos Benítez

Frankarlos Cruz Benítez Gutierrez (born 3 May 2004) is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Caracas and national youth teams.

Club career
Born in Cumaná, Benítez began playing football at the age of nine, playing as a midfielder at the Escuela Manzanares. He converted to a goalkeeper on the advice of his coach at the Escuela Jesús Yendis. He was then picked up by Nueva Cádiz Fútbol Club to play in a youth tournament in Valencia. In 2018, he joined professional side Caracas at under-14 level.

Having progressed through the academy of Caracas, and establishing himself as one of the best young goalkeepers at the club, he made his professional debut on 20 March 2023, playing the entirety of a 2–0 Venezuelan Primera División win against Metropolitanos.

International career
Benítez has represented Venezuela at various youth levels.

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