Emil Benny (born 19 September 2000) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Indian Super League club NorthEast United.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Emil Benny | ||
| Date of birth | 19 September 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Wayanad, Kerala, India | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | NorthEast United | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| MSP Football Academy | |||
| Kerala Blasters B | |||
| Gokulam Kerala B | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2022 | Gokulam Kerala | 32 | (4) |
| 2022– | NorthEast United | 14 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 January 2023 (UTC) | |||
CareerEdit
Gokulam KeralaEdit
Born in Kerala, Emil Benny made his first professional appearance for Gokulam Kerala FC on 9 January 2021 as 86th minute substitute.[2]
At the 2022 AFC Cup group-stage opener, Benny and his side achieved a historic 4–2 win against Indian Super League side ATK Mohun Bagan.[3][4]
NorthEast UnitedEdit
On 20 August 2022, NorthEast United announced the signing of Benny from Gokulam Kerala on a multiyear deal .[5] He made his debut for the club on 2 September against Sudeva Delhi in Durand Cup and won the match in 2-0 scoreline.[6]
Career statisticsEdit
ClubEdit
- As of 15 January 2023[7]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | AFC | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Gokulam Kerala | 2020–21 | I-League | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 3 | |
| 2021–22 | 18 | 1 | 8[a][b] | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | 29 | 1 | ||
| NorthEast United | 2022–23 | Indian Super League | 13 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | |
| Career total | 45 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 57 | 4 | ||
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in Durand Cup
- ^ Appearance(s) in IFA Shield
- ^ Appearance(s) in AFC Cup
HonoursEdit
Gokulam Kerala
Individual
ReferencesEdit
- ^ "A 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒍-𝒐𝒖𝒔 addition to our midfield! 🤩 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 is ready to soar new heights in the Highlands ❤️🤍🖤". @NEUtdFC. 20 August 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
- ^ "Gokulam Kerala FC vs Chennai City FC". Espn. 9 January 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- ^ TEAM SPORTSTAR, 18:29 IST (18 May 2022). "AFC Cup: Gokulam Kerala beats ATK Mohun Bagan in group opener". sportstar.thehindu.com. Kolkata, West Bengal: Sportstar. Archived from the original on 18 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Gokulam Kerala stun ATK Mohun Bagan 4-2 in AFC Cup 2022 debut". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Kolkata, West Bengal: The Times of India. Press Trust of India. 18 May 2022. Archived from the original on 18 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "A 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒍-𝒐𝒖𝒔 addition to our midfield! 🤩 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 is ready to soar new heights in the Highlands ❤️🤍🖤". @NEUtdFC. 20 August 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "NEUFC beat Sudeva Delhi, Emil and Jithin make debut for Highlanders". www.indiansuperleague.com. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
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- ^ "Gokulam Kerala FC Stage Sensational Comeback To Win Maiden I-League Title vs TRAU". Outlook India. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ TEAM SPORTSTAR, 21:22 IST (14 May 2022). "Gokulam Kerala 2-1 Mohammedan SC Highlights: GKFC becomes 1st club in 15 years to defend the I-League". sportstar.thehindu.com. Kolkata, West Bengal: Sportstar. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
- ^ Guha, Sayantan (14 May 2022). "Brilliant Gokulam Kerala FC edge past Mohammedan SC to win historic consecutive I-League titles". www.sportskeeda.com. Kolkata, West Bengal: Sportskeeda. Archived from the original on 15 May 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ "I-League 2020-21: List of Award Winners as TRAU FC Win Maximum Accolades". News18. Archived from the original on 27 March 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
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