Career
He started his career at Presidente Hayes from his hometown, Tacumbú. Afterwards he moved to Central America River Plate of Asunción. After two years in América de Cali he returned to Paraguay to play in Sportivo Luqueño and end his career.
Benítez also played basketball for Presidente Hayes for a few years.
As a coach he managed the following football teams: Presidente Hayes (1972 and 1973), Sportivo San Lorenzo, Club 12 de Octubre and 12 de Junio (Liga Chaqueña). As a player
As a coach.