Mal Benning
English association football player (born 1993)
Malvind Singh Benning (born 2 November 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for National League North club AFC Telford United.
Benning began his career with Walsall and had loan spells with Evesham United and York City. He made his debut in the English Football League at Walsall in November 2012 and went on to feature 53 times in total before signing with Mansfield Town in May 2015. He spent six seasons with Mansfield, making 251 appearances in all competitions. He signed with Port Vale in June 2021 and helped the club to win promotion out of League Two via the play-offs in 2022. He transferred to Shrewsbury Town in August 2023, where he remained for three years. He returned to non-League football with AFC Telford United in September 2026.
Early and personal life
Benning, whose parents are Indian Sikhs, was born in West Bromwich, West Midlands. He was educated at Queen Mary's Grammar School and is a Liverpool supporter. Speaking in 2023, he said he attended gurdwara prayers at least twice a week.
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