Emil Benny (born 19 September 2000) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as an midfielder for Super League Kerala club Calicut.
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 2022 AFC Cup group-stage opener, Benny and his side achieved a historic 4–2 win against Indian Super League side ATK Mohun Bagan.
NorthEast United On 20 August 2022, NorthEast United announced the signing of Benny from Gokulam Kerala 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
ClubSeasonLeagueCupAFCTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGokulam KeralaI-League14300—1432021–221818030291Total3248030434NorthEast United2022–23Indian Super League16040—200Jamshedpur2023–24Indian Super League8000—80Career total56412030714
Honours Gokulam Kerala I-League: 2020–21, 2021–22
Individual I-League emerging player of the season: 2020–21 I-League Team of the season: 2020–21
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