Kundai Leroy Jeremiah Benyu (born 12 December 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for ÍBV. Born in England, he represents Zimbabwe at international level. Early life Benyu was born to Zimbabwean parents on 12 December 1997 in Camden Town, London. He grew up in Harlow, Essex. Club career Ipswich Town Benyu joined Ipswich Town at the age of nine, signing his first professional contract after turning 17. Aldershot Town (loan) On 7 December 2016, Benyu joined Aldershot Town on a one-month loan deal. The loan was subsequently extended several times, allowing Benyu to finish the 2016–17 season with the National League side. Celtic On 29 June 2017, it was announced that Benyu had signed a four-year contract with Celtic. The midfielder scored on his first appearance for the club's development squad, in a pre-season friendly against East Kilbride. Benyu made his competitive debut in Celtic's 4–0 victory over Linfield at Celtic Park. Oldham Athletic (loan) On 6 January 2018, Benyu joined Oldham Athletic on loan until the end of the 2017–18 season. He made his league debut for the club on 13 January 2018 in a 1–1 home draw with Rotherham United. He was subbed off in the 74th minute, and replaced by Aaron Amadi-Holloway. Helsingborgs (loan) Benyu joined Swedish club Helsingborg on a season-long loan in February 2019. Wealdstone Benyu signed for Wealdstone on 2 October 2020. On 19 February 2021, Benyu departed by mutual consent after making twelve league appearances for the club. Iceland In February 2021, he has moved to Icelandic 1. deild side Vestri. In May 2022, he moved up a division to join Besta-deild karla side ÍBV. International career Benyu's impressive performances for Aldershot Town earned him international recognition, receiving a call-up from Zimbabwe for their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Liberia. He made his full international Zimbabwe debut in a 1–0 defeat to Lesotho in Maseru on 8 November 2017. Career statistics References External links 1997 births Living people Footballers from Camden Town English people of Zimbabwean descent People with acquired Zimbabwean citizenship Association football midfielders English footballers Zimbabwean footballers Zimbabwe international footballers 2021 Africa Cup of Nations players Ipswich Town F.C. players Aldershot Town F.C. players Celtic F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players Helsingborgs IF players Wealdstone F.C. players Vestri (football club) players Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja players Scottish Professional Football League players National League (English football) players Allsvenskan