Ahmad Benali: profile
Ahmad Benali (born 7 February 1992 in Manchester, United Kingdom) is a Libyan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Pisa SC.
Benali's senior club career began in 2010 at Manchester City F.C.. He has played for 7 clubs in 2 countries since 2010. The busiest spell of his career was at Brescia Calcio (2012–2015): 79 appearances and 13 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 81 appearances and 13 goals.
At international level, Benali has represented Libya (2012–present). Before committing to Libya, he had represented England U17.
Manchester has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Efan Ekoku, John Keister and Vinny Mukendi.
Eligibility explained: Why does Ahmad Benali play for Libya?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 20)
- Club career
- 2010–present (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: United Kingdom and Italy
- Club goals per game
- 0.16 (13 in 81)
- Height
- 173 cm — taller than 7% of Libyan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Pisa SC (26 Jan 2022)
- Shares a birthday with
- Omar Marmoush, Oumar Solet and Rafik Saïfi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2012 |  Manchester City F.C. |
Premier League | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Rochdale A.F.C. |
EFL League Two | 2 | 0 |
| 2012–2015 |  Brescia Calcio |
Serie A | 79 | 13 |
| 2015 | Palermo F.C. |
Serie B | 0 | 0 |
| 2015–2018 | Delfino Pescara 1936 |
Serie C | – | – |
| 2018– | F.C. Crotone |
Serie C | – | – |
| 2022– | Pisa SC |
Serie B | – | – |
| Total | 81 | 13 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | England U17 |
Under-17 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012– |  Libya |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ahmad Benali?
Ahmad Benali was born on 7 February 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Ahmad Benali born?
Ahmad Benali was born in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Which national team does Ahmad Benali play for?
Ahmad Benali plays international football for Libya.
Which clubs has Ahmad Benali played for?
Ahmad Benali's recorded clubs are Manchester City F.C., Rochdale A.F.C., Brescia Calcio, Palermo F.C., Delfino Pescara 1936, F.C. Crotone and Pisa SC.
What team does Ahmad Benali play for now?
According to the latest data, Ahmad Benali plays for Pisa SC.
How tall is Ahmad Benali?
Ahmad Benali is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Ahmad Benali play?
Ahmad Benali plays as a midfielder.
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