Manuel Benson
| Date of birth | 28 March 1997 |
| Place of birth | Lokeren |
| Nationality | Angolan |
| Weight | 66 kg |
| Height | 1.69 m |
| Position | Midfielder/Forward |
Full name is: Manuel Benson Hedilazio.
Manuel Benson played for Lokeren and Anderlecht during his youth career.
His contract at Burnley was extended to June 2027 in August 2023.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lierse SK | 01 Jan 2015 | 01 Jul 2017 | |
| RC Genk | 01 Jul 2017 | 02 Sep 2019 | |
| Royal Excel Mouscron | 18 Aug 2018 | 31 May 2019 | L |
| Royal Antwerp | 02 Sep 2019 | 04 Aug 2022 | |
| PEC Zwolle | 26 Jan 2021 | 31 May 2021 | L |
| Burnley | 04 Aug 2022 | 29 Jan 2026 | |
| Swansea City | 02 Sep 2025 | 28 Jan 2026 | L |
| Maccabi Haifa | 29 Jan 2026 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Burnley | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2023-24 | Burnley | Premier League | 1 | 7 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Angola | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2024-25 | Angola | FIFA World Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2025-26 | Angola | Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 1 |
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| 2025-26 | Angola | FIFA World Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2025-26 | Angola | International Friendly | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jun 2024 | Angola v Swaziland | W | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Africa 1st round group D |
| 11 Jun 2024 | Angola v Cameroon | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa 1st round group D |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Libya v Angola | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa 1st round group D |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Angola v Cape Verde Islands | L | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup | Africa 1st round group D |
| 09 Sep 2025 | Angola v Mauritius | W | 3-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa 1st round group D |
| 08 Oct 2025 | Swaziland v Angola | D | 2-2 | FIFA World Cup | Africa 1st round group D |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Angola v Argentina | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Angola v Zimbabwe | D | 1-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group B |
| 29 Dec 2025 | Angola v Egypt | D | 0-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group B |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.