Beni Baningime, born on 9 September 1998 in DR Congo (previously known as Zaire), is a proficient footballer whose preferred position is that of a central midfielder. At the age of 26, he showcases his skills on the football pitch as part of Hearts Football Club in Scotland. Standing at a moderate height of 5ft 10in (1.78m) and carrying a weight of 11st 11lb (75kg), Baningime is a strong presence in the midfield, donning the number 6 jersey for his team.
As of present, the established websites record his market value at around €1.50m. According to Transfermarkt, this figure, when converted to British currency, is approximately £1.3m. The terms of his contract with Hearts are currently set to run for another 1year and 9months, expected to expire towards the end of May in 2026.
Reflecting on his past, Baningime first ventured into first-team football during the 2017 - 2018 season as a part of Everton in England. Here, he made eight appearances. The following season saw him switch squads to Wigan Athletic, where he was featured in one first-team game. Subsequently, during the 2020 - 2021 season, Baningime performed twice for Derby County, also based in England.
Baningime then transitioned to Scottish football, joining Hearts for the 2021 - 2022 season. Here, he started amassing more game time, making 24 appearances and even managing to score a goal. His time at Hearts continued into the future seasons, with a significant 29 appearances in the 2023 - 2024 season. The current season of 2024 - 2025 has seen him make just one appearance thus far.
Furthermore, Baningime has also had the honour of competing in the Scottish Cup 2023 - 2024 for Hearts, starting in four matches of the renowned tournament.
