Iman Beney

Iman Beney — Full profile of the future Swiss star 🇨🇭 ⚽

General Information

  • Full name: Iman Beney
  • Date of birth : July 23, 2006
  • Place of birth : Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland
  • Nationality : Swiss
  • Positions: Winger / Forward / Attacking Midfielder (sometimes full-back)
  • Strong foot: Right
  • Size : Approximately 1.60m
  • Current club: Manchester City Women (since 2025)
  • Training club: BSC Young Boys Women

🧬 Family & friends

For the Beney family, football is a family affair:

  • Father : Former professional goalkeeper
  • Aunt : Swiss international footballer
  • Brother : Also plays in training programs

➡️ This environment fostered his passion, tactical education, and ambition from a very early age.

📈 Football career

YearClub / SelectionMajor event
2013-2021Football training in SwitzerlandEarly start, rapid progression
2021-2024Young Boys WomenInstallation at professional locations
2024-2025Young Boys Women8 goals – Swiss Champion
2023-…Switzerland ADebut at 16
2025-…Manchester City WomenFirst major European club

Iman Beney with Manchester City

Video of his first goal

She was selected for the World Cup She was very young before an ACL injury sidelined her from the tournament. Her return was impressive: a strong mentality and undiminished progress.

🎯 Gameplay style & features

QualityLevelComment
Speed / Acceleration⭐⭐⭐⭐☆Impactful on the wings
Dribble / 1v1⭐⭐⭐⭐☆Creator of second-hand goods
Game vision⭐⭐⭐⭐☆Very good reading of the game
Technical / Control⭐⭐⭐⭐☆Playing in small spaces
Physical impact⭐⭐⭐☆☆Progressing (lightweight build)
Finishing⭐⭐⭐⭐☆Potential for improvement

➡️ An agile, creative, modern player.

In November 2025 nearly 51K followers

💪 Mentality

  • Ambitious and hardworking
  • Very good pressure management
  • Tactically adaptable
  • Ability to come back stronger after a major injury

➡️ She ticks all the boxes of a future leader of the Swiss women's national team.

🎨 Personality & hobbies

Iman Beney describes herself as a person:

  • Sociable and smiling, close to her teammates
  • Passionate about fashion and a sporty lifestyle
  • A fan of music and going out with friends
  • She likes to travel, discover new cultures and do digital content

In interviews, she says she likes:

«"Having the ball and taking responsibility on the field"»

🏆 Achievements & distinctions (to date)

  • Swiss Champion
  • Elected from among the best young players in the championship
  • First team debut at just 16 years old
  • Transfer to a top European club
  • Several selections with the Swiss youth & A teams

🔮 And what's next?

Iman Beney's potential is considered very high :

  • She could become an undisputed starter at Manchester City
  • And one central figure of Switzerland for the next 10 years
  • Participating in the Euros and future World Cups
  • To attract even more visibility to Swiss women's football

Iman Beney
A Swiss winger built to make a difference: speed, technique, a champion's mentality. She embodies the future of Swiss football.

Smilla Vallotto's goal for Wolfsburg

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Smilla Vallotto is in top form! The Geneva native secured the victory for Wolfsburg with a superb volley in stoppage time against Hoffenheim (2-1). In France, Meriame Terchoun also scored for Dijon, who defeated Nantes (2-1). The Swiss women are shining on European pitches!

⚽ Women's Friendly Match — Scotland – Switzerland 3:4

Efficient and inspired, the Swiss women's team won their friendly match against Scotland (4-3) in Dunfermline. Led by their French-speaking players, the Nati shone thanks to a brace from Sydney Schertenleib and goals from Iman Beney – her first for the national team – and Smilla Vallotto. A fine performance that confirms the positive momentum of the team managed by Pia Sundhage.