Reports on the new Swiss football star Iman Beney

Iman Beney: the new diamond of Swiss football

At only 18 years old, Iman Beney She is already establishing herself as one of the greatest hopes of Swiss football. Discovered very early in Switzerland, then recruited by Manchester City, she embodies this new generation of technical, audacious and ambitious players who want to place Switzerland at the top of world women's football.

A physical profile suited for dynamism

With her compact and agile build (approximately 1.60 m), Beney doesn't rely on raw power but on speed, explosiveness, and technical skill. Her dribbling ability, first touch, and changes of pace allow her to create opportunities in tight spaces. Capable of playing on the wing, behind the striker, or even as an attacking full-back, she has a wide range of influence on the pitch.

Although she still needs to improve in duels and physical impact — especially in a championship as demanding as the Women's Super League — her mobility and reading of the game already give her a real advantage.

A champion's mentality

Beney has a valuable advantage: she was born into a family where football is second nature. Her father is a former professional goalkeeper, her aunt played for the national team, and her brother also plays for the youth teams. This environment has instilled in her a discipline and ambition rarely seen at her age.

She also demonstrated great mental strength when a torn cruciate ligament prevented her from participating in a World Cup for which she had been selected at a very young age. Her ability to come back stronger from this setback confirms that she already has the soul of a competitor.

A career that's accelerating

Trained in Switzerland, notably at Young Boys, she burst onto the scene during the 2024-25 season, playing a major role in her team's national title win. Her rapid progress attracted the attention of major European clubs, and Manchester City convinced her to take the next step in her development.

She made her debut for the Swiss national team at just 16 years old. This precocity underscores the confidence the national coaching staff placed in her. She already demonstrated her versatility, sometimes playing in defense to showcase her tactical awareness and work rate.

The future face of Swiss football?

Iman Beney has everything it takes to become a leading player on the international stage:

• above-average game intelligence,
• a technique that is honed season after season,
• a strong character in the face of adversity,
• an ideal professional environment for career advancement,
• and time ahead of her: her future is only just beginning.

If she continues on this trajectory, she could become one of Switzerland's leaders for the next decade and an essential figure in major European competitions.

Conclusion

Iman Beney is not simply a precocious talent: she is the symbol of a rising generation of Swiss players, ready to compete with the biggest nations in women's football. Her journey is already impressive, but the most exciting part is yet to come.