Benni Smales-Braithwaite

Benni Smales-Braithwaite (born 29 April 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Danish 1st Division club Vendsyssel FF.

Career
Smales-Braithwaite played youth football for Manchester City and Southampton, turning professional in June 2019, before spending time on loan at non-league club Gloucester City,

He signed for Barrow in August 2022. Later that month he moved on loan to Warrington Rylands 1906.

On 18 November 2022, Smales-Braithwaite joined National League North side Curzon Ashton on a one-month loan deal. In January 2023, he extended his contract with Barrow until the end of the season and extended his loan with Curzon Ashton. He moved on loan to Guiseley in February 2023. He was released after one season at Barrow, but was invited back for pre-season.

In July 2023 Smales-Braithwaite went on trial at Danish 1st Division club Vendsyssel FF. He was included in Vendsyssel's match squad for the opening match against SønderjyskE on 21 July 2023, where he made his debut after coming off the bench. On 31 January 2024, Smales-Braithwaite joined Faroe Islands Premier League side 07 Vestur on loan until June 2024.