Benni Smales-Braithwaite

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Benni Smales-Braithwaite
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-04-29) 29 April 2002 (age 22)
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) [1]
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Skive
(on loan from Vendsyssel)
Number 11
Youth career
Manchester City
2018–2021 Southampton
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(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) 14 (3)
2024– → Skive (loan) 0 (0)
International career
2017 England U17 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 May 2024

Benni Smales-Braithwaite (born 29 April 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Danish 2nd Division club Skive IK, on loan from Vendsyssel FF.

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Career

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]

On 13 September 2024 it was confirmed that Smales-Bratihwaite was loaned out again, this time to Danish 2nd Division club Skive IK for the remainder of 2024. [15]

Career statistics

As of 8 May 2023 [1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup League Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Southampton 2021–22 Premier League 0000000000
Gloucester City (loan) 2021–22 National League North 6000000060
Barrow 2022–23 League Two 2000002 [lower-alpha 1] 040
Warrington Rylands (loan) 2022–23 [16] Northern Premier League 3010000040
Curzon Ashton (loan) 2022–23 National League North4100003 [lower-alpha 2] 475
Guiseley (loan) 2022–23 National League North6400000064
Career total215100054279
  1. ↑ Appearances in the EFL Trophy.
  2. ↑ 2 appearances in the FA Trophy & 1 in Lancashire Senior Cup

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References

  1. 1 2 Benni Smales-Braithwaite at Soccerway. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  2. ↑ "Smales-Braithwaite seals pro deal". Southampton FC.
  3. ↑ "Saints youngster signs first pro contract". Daily Echo.
  4. ↑ "Smales-Braithwaite seals Gloucester City loan move". Southampton FC.
  5. ↑ "Barrow Land Benni Smales-Braithwaite". www.barrowafc.com.
  6. ↑ "Barrow sign ex-Saints forward Smales-Braithwaite". BBC Sport.
  7. ↑ "Benni Makes Loan Move". www.barrowafc.com.
  8. ↑ @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.
  9. ↑ "Benni Signs New Deal". Barrow A.F.C. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  10. ↑ "Benni Makes Guiseley Loan Switch". www.barrowafc.com.
  11. ↑ "Barrow Confirm Retained List". www.barrowafc.com. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  12. ↑ Begge parter indstillet på et exit for profil, nordjyske.dk, 5 July 2023
  13. ↑ VENDSYSSEL FF - SØNDERJYSKE FODBOLD, dbu.dk, 21 July 2023
  14. ↑ Braithwaite til 07 Vestur, 07vestur.fo, 31 December 2024
  15. ↑ BENNI SMALES-BRAITHWAITE UDLEJES TIL SKIVE IK, vendsysselff.dk, 13 September 2024
  16. ↑ "Warrington Rylands statistics". footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
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