Kundai Benyu: profile
Kundai Benyu (born 12 December 1997 in London Borough of Camden, United Kingdom) is a former Zimbabwean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Benyu made the step into senior football with Ipswich Town F.C. in 2016. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 2016. His most appearances came at Aldershot Town F.C. (2016–2017), where he made 23 appearances and scored 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 42 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Benyu represented Zimbabwe (2017–present), earning 2 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Nationality explained: Why does Kundai Benyu play for Zimbabwe?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2017 (aged about 20)
- Countries played in
- 2: United Kingdom and Sweden
- Club goals per game
- 0.14 (6 in 42)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 30% of Zimbabwean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Helsingborgs IF (2019)
- Shares a birthday with
- Victor Moses, Nathaniel Chalobah and Adam Larsen Kwarasey (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2017 |  Ipswich Town F.C. |
Premier League | 0 | 0 |
| 2016–2017 | Aldershot Town F.C. |
National League | 23 | 5 |
| 2017– | Celtic F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | Oldham Athletic A.F.C. |
EFL League Two | 5 | 0 |
| 2019–2020 |  Helsingborgs IF |
Superettan | 10 | 1 |
| Total | 42 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017– |  Zimbabwe |
Senior | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Kundai Benyu?
Kundai Benyu was born on 12 December 1997, which makes him 28 years old.
Where was Kundai Benyu born?
Kundai Benyu was born in London Borough of Camden, United Kingdom.
Which national team does Kundai Benyu play for?
Kundai Benyu played international football for Zimbabwe. He has 2 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Kundai Benyu played for?
Kundai Benyu's recorded clubs are Ipswich Town F.C., Aldershot Town F.C., Celtic F.C., Oldham Athletic A.F.C. and Helsingborgs IF.
How tall is Kundai Benyu?
Kundai Benyu is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Kundai Benyu play?
Kundai Benyu played as a midfielder.
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