[1] A captain for the Israel national team for many years, Banin was also the only Israeli player to ever play in the Italian Serie A until 2011, when Palermo signed Eran Zahavi.

When Banin was 19 he signed a contract with arch rivals Maccabi Haifa in 1989, they continued his impressive development as a player.

During the same season he was an integral part in the Maccabi side that won the Israeli League and Cup "double".

Cannes offered to extend his contract, however after 23 games and two goals Banin declined and returned to Israel to join Hapoel Haifa.

Head Coach Nir Klinger blamed it on the fights between Banin and Maccabi legend Avi Nimni.

During his career Banin was called up to the Israel national team due to his hard work in the midfield.

Banin is a highly respected player in Europe, but unfortunately has been unable to fulfill his potential due to his crippling knee injury.

On 8 April 2008, Banin was appointed assistant manager of Nitzan Shirazi in Maccabi Petah Tikva.

[3] On 25 July 2010, Banin was appointed assistant manager of Luis Fernández in the Israel national football team.

[5] The day after the season ended he immediately signed a two years contract in Maccabi Netanya replacing Reuven Atar.