Emil Benny (born 19 September 2000) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Indian Super League club

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Club career

Gokulam Kerala

Born in Kerala, Emil Benny made his first professional appearance for Gokulam Kerala FC on 9 January 2021 as a 86th-minute substitute. At the

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group-stage opener, Benny and his side achieved a historic 4–2 win against Indian Super League side

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NorthEast United

On 20 August 2022, NorthEast United announced the signing of Benny from

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on a multiyear deal . He made his debut for the club on 2 September against Sudeva Delhi in Durand Cup and won the match in 2–0 scoreline.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Gokulam Kerala * I-League:

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, 2021–22 Individual *I-League emerging player of the season:

*I-League Team of the season:

References

2000 births Living people People from Wayanad district Footballers from Kerala Indian men's footballers Men's association football forwards I-League players Gokulam Kerala FC players NorthEast United FC players I-League 2 players Kerala Blasters FC Reserves and Academy players {{India-footy-bio-stub