Benni Smales-Braithwaite (born 29 April 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Faroese side 07 Vestur, on loan from Danish 1st Division club Vendsyssel FF.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 29 April 2002 | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
07 Vestur (on loan from Vendsyssel) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Manchester City | |||
| 2018–2021 | Southampton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Southampton | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Gloucester City (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Barrow | 2 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Warrington Rylands 1906 (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Curzon Ashton (loan) | 4 | (1) |
| 2023 | → Guiseley (loan) | 6 | (4) |
| 2023– | Vendsyssel | 11 | (0) |
| 2024– | → 07 Vestur (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2017 | England U17 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 December 2023 | |||
Career edit
Smales-Braithwaite played youth football for Manchester City and Southampton, turning professional in June 2019,[2][3] before spending time on loan at non-league club Gloucester City,[4]
He signed for Barrow in August 2022.[5][6] Later that month he moved on loan to Warrington Rylands 1906.[7]
On 18 November 2022, Smales-Braithwaite joined National League North side Curzon Ashton on a one-month loan deal.[8] In January 2023, he extended his contract with Barrow until the end of the season and extended his loan with Curzon Ashton.[9] He moved on loan to Guiseley in February 2023.[10] He was released after one season at Barrow, but was invited back for pre-season.[11]
In July 2023 Smales-Braithwaite went on trial at Danish 1st Division club Vendsyssel FF.[12] He was included in Vendsyssel's match squad for the opening match against SønderjyskE on 21 July 2023, where he made his debut after coming off the bench.[13] On 31 January 2024, Smales-Braithwaite joined Faroe Islands Premier League side 07 Vestur on loan until June 2024.[14]
Career statistics edit
- As of 8 May 2023[1]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Southampton | 2021–22 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gloucester City (loan) | 2021–22 | National League North | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Barrow | 2022–23 | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Warrington Rylands (loan) | 2022–23[15] | Northern Premier League | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Curzon Ashton (loan) | 2022–23 | National League North | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[b] | 4 | 7 | 5 |
| Guiseley (loan) | 2022–23 | National League North | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| Career total | 21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 9 | ||
- ^ Appearances in the EFL Trophy.
- ^ 2 appearances in the FA Trophy & 1 in Lancashire Senior Cup
References edit
- ^ a b Benni Smales-Braithwaite at Soccerway. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
- ^ "Smales-Braithwaite seals pro deal". Southampton FC.
- ^ "Saints youngster signs first pro contract". Daily Echo.
- ^ "Smales-Braithwaite seals Gloucester City loan move". Southampton FC.
- ^ "Barrow Land Benni Smales-Braithwaite". www.barrowafc.com.
- ^ "Barrow sign ex-Saints forward Smales-Braithwaite". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Benni Makes Loan Move". www.barrowafc.com.
- ^ @CurzonAshton (18 November 2022). "Curzon Ashton are delighted to announce the signing of Benjamin Smales-Braithwaite from Barrow on an initial one-month loan" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Benni Signs New Deal". Barrow A.F.C. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ "Benni Makes Guiseley Loan Switch". www.barrowafc.com.
- ^ "Barrow Confirm Retained List". www.barrowafc.com. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ Begge parter indstillet på et exit for profil, nordjyske.dk, 5 July 2023
- ^ VENDSYSSEL FF - SØNDERJYSKE FODBOLD, dbu.dk, 21 July 2023
- ^ Braithwaite til 07 Vestur, 07vestur.fo, 31 December 2024
- ^ "Warrington Rylands statistics". footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 2 November 2022.