Beni Baningime hails from the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) and was born on September 9, 1998, making him a 26-year-old seasoned professional footballer. This central midfielder is currently at the Scottish Premiership club, Hearts, where he dons the number 6 jersey and dominates the midfield with his stature of 5ft 10in (1.78m) and weight of 11st 11lb (75kg).
According to Transfermarkt, his current market value hovers around £1m. Baningime's contract with Hearts is due to expire on the 31st of May, 2026, giving him another 1 year and 7 months with the club.
Baningime’s career in the Premier League began at Everton, where he signed up as a trainee in July 2007. He shone in his initial season (2017-2018) with the club, making eight appearances in league matches. A loan spell in January 2019 marked a brief interlude at Wigan Athletic in England's League One, where he played a single first team match.
After his stint at Wigan, he was pulled back to Everton on completion of his loan in June 2019. Baningime, again, donned the Everton blue, making an additional eight first team appearances in the 2017-2018 season. His journey then took him to Derby County in England's Championship on a loan deal in February 2021 during the 2020-2021 season, where he added two more first-team league appearances to his tally.
Baningime eventually left Everton and the Premier League, moving to Hearts in the Scottish Premiership in July 2021 for an undisclosed fee. Since his arrival in Scotland, he has made a name for himself at Hearts. Across his seasons with Hearts, Baningime has shown solid form. In the 2021-2022 season, he made 24 league appearances and netted once. He followed this up with 29 league appearances in the 2023-2024 season. As of the ongoing 2024-2025 season, he has made seven first-team appearances.
Baningime's performances have also been stellar in cup competitions. He featured prominently in the Scottish Cup in the 2023-2024 season with four starts, and also in the Conference League in the 2024-2025 season, where he was in the starting XI twice.
