Gbenankpon Michel Destiny Boni (born 28 March 2008) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Brentford. Born in England, he plays for the Benin national team at international level.
Boni is a product of the Leicester City and Brentford academies.
After beginning his youth career in the Leicester City Academy, Boni commenced a two-year scholarship with the Brentford U18 team in 2024. After beginning the 2024âÂÂ25 season injured, he ended the season with five U18 goals and two B team appearances, scoring once. After off-season work on his finishing, prolific goalscoring form for the U18 team during the 2025âÂÂ26 pre-season and early in the regular season led to Boni "stepping up" to the B team squad.
In March 2026, Boni was named in the Benin squad for two friendly matches and he started in both.
Boni was born in Milton Keynes to parents from Ivory Coast and Benin. He holds a French passport.