Víctor Benítez Morales (12 September 1935 – 11 July 2022) was a Peruvian professional footballer who played as a centre-back or defensive midfielder.

Along with José Velásquez, he is recognised as one of Peru's most important defensive midfielders of all time.

In 1960 he joined Argentine club Boca Juniors where he was part of the team that won the 1962 league championship.

Additionally, he played in FIFA World Cup qualification for his native country in 1957.

On 17 May 1959, Benitez was part of the Peru national team which beat England 4–1 in Lima.