Here is all you need to know about Algerian footballer Yassine Benzia including his age, career, bio and salary
Yassine Benzia, an Algerian midfielder, is an early contender for the Puskas Award after netting a spectacular goal during the international break. In an international friendly match played at the Nelson Mandela Stadium, Algeria and South Africa drew 3–3 with two goals each from Benzia.
The player from Algeria scored an incredible equaliser with a bicycle kick that has everyone talking. The Greens had taken the lead initially, as the Qarabag striker scored the first goal after 22 minutes. However, Bafana Bafana rallied 12 minutes later, with to an attempt by Themba Zwane, to tie the score.
Who is Algeria player Yassine Benzia, bio, age, height, family, salary, position and career stats
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Shortly after the break, the Mamelodi Sundowns midfield increased his team’s score, but Algerian captain Yacine Brahimi’s goal in the 53rd minute pulled the sides back to even.
Who is Yassine Benzia?
Yassine Benzia, a professional football player for the Azerbaijan Premier League Club Qarabag and the Algeria national team, was born in France on September 8, 1994 in Saint-Aubin-les-Elbeuf, France. The 29-year-old stands 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) tall.
A look at Yassine Benzia’s career so far
Yassine Benzia started his professional career with Olympique Lyonnais, where he won the 2012 Trophee des Champions after playing 53 games and scoring six goals. He signed with Lille in August of 2015.
Benzia has played for clubs like Lyon, Lille, Fenerbahce, Olympiacos, Dijon, Hatayspor and Qarabag. He joined Qarabag on January 26, 2023, with a contract that runs through June 30, 2025. He scored his first goal in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League on July 11, 2023, against Lincoln Red Imps.
Having represented the French Football Federation’s under-16, under-17, under-18, and under-21 squads, Benzia was a France youth international. At the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup, he competed for the under-17 squad.
FIFA granted his desire to switch to the Algerian Football Federation as his new international allegiance in March 2016.
Yassine Benzia’s style of play
Though he can also play as a winger or striker, his primary position is attacking or central midfielder.
Yassine Benzia’s family
Not much is known about Yassine Benzia’s parents. He has two brothers named Farid Benzia and Mustapha Benzia.
Yassine Benzia’s salary and transfer value
During his playing career, Yassine Benzia has made about $11,245,434 in gross revenue as per Capology. His current transfer value is in between €1.0M and €1.6M.
Benzia earns £1,300 per week, £67,600 per year playing for Qarabag as an attacking midfield.