Beni Baningime, hailing from the Democratic Republic of Congo, was born on 9 September 1998, currently boasts 27 years of life experience. Standing at an impressive height of 5ft 10in (1.78m) and tipping the scale at 11st 11lb (75kg), he's a formidable character on the football field. Devoting his talents to Hearts as a central midfielder, he ensured he stood out amongst his teammates, proudly wearing the number 6 jersey.
According to Transfermarkt, Baningime's current market value rings in at around £1m, demonstrating his worth and skill on the pitch.
Preceding his time at Hearts, Baningime's professional football journey began as far back as July 2007, when he started as a trainee at Everton. The 2017 - 2018 season saw Baningime take to the field for his anticipated debut, where he made eight first team appearances in league matches.
In a surprising turn of events in January 2019, Baningime swapped his Premier League life at Everton for an unexpected transfer to Wigan Athletic. Despite these new surroundings, he made a single first team appearance during the 2018 - 2019 season at his newly-adopted home of Wigan Athletic.
June 2019 saw Baningime return to his footballing roots at Everton after his loan at Wigan Athletic concluded. Emulating his previous efforts, he filled his boots with eight first team appearances in the 2017 - 2018 season once back under the familiar floodlights of the Premier League.
February 2021 signalled yet another move for Baningime. This time a loan to Derby County, where he made two appearances during the 2020 - 2021 season.
By July 2021, Hearts of Scotland secured Baningime's talents for an undisclosed fee. It was here that Baningime truly found his footing with a flourish of first-team appearances, achieving an impressive 24 outings and netting one goal during his inaugural 2021 - 2022 season.
The seasons rolling on, Baningime maintained a steady game presence. He played in 29 league matches throughout the 2023 - 2024 season, 28 league matches during the 2024 - 2025 term, and so far in the current 2025 - 2026 season, he has trotted onto the pitch for nine league meetings.
Baningime’s ability to contribute was not limited to league matches. He took part in the League Cup 2025 - 2026, where he witnessed the pitch, both starting and subbing on. This similar eagerness for involvement was seen in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025, where Baningime kicked off the game four times.
