Ismaël Bennacer: profile
Ismaël Bennacer (born 1 December 1997 in Arles, France) is an Algerian footballer who plays as a midfielder for AC Milan.
Bennacer started out at AC Arles in 2014. He has played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2014. His most appearances came at AC Arles (2015), where he made 6 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 6 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Bennacer has represented Algeria (2016–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Niger on 12 October 2021 (World Cup Qualification). Before committing to Algeria, he had represented France U18 and France U19.
Arles has produced 7 footballers in our database, including Djibril Cissé, Serhou Guirassy and Lloyd Palun.
Nationality explained: Why does Ismaël Bennacer play for Algeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2016 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2021 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 2014–present (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, United Kingdom and Italy
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 21% of Algerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- AC Milan (04 Aug 2019)
- Shares a birthday with
- Papy Djilobodji, Joseph-Désiré Job and Adama Mbengue (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015 |  AC Arles |
dissolution | – | – |
| 2015 | AC Arles |
dissolution | 6 | 0 |
| 2015–2017 |  Arsenal F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| 2017 | Tours FC. |
Ligue 3 | – | – |
| 2017–2019 |  Empoli FC |
Serie B | – | – |
| 2019– | AC Milan |
Serie A | – | – |
| Total | 6 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | France U18 |
Under-18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015– | France U19 |
Under-19 | – | – |
| 2016– |  Algeria |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 Oct 2021 | Niger 0–4 Algeria | 48 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ismaël Bennacer?
Ismaël Bennacer was born on 1 December 1997, which makes him 28 years old.
Where was Ismaël Bennacer born?
Ismaël Bennacer was born in Arles, France.
Which national team does Ismaël Bennacer play for?
Ismaël Bennacer plays international football for Algeria.
Which clubs has Ismaël Bennacer played for?
Ismaël Bennacer's recorded clubs are AC Arles, Arsenal F.C., Tours FC., Empoli FC and AC Milan.
What team does Ismaël Bennacer play for now?
According to the latest data, Ismaël Bennacer plays for AC Milan.
How tall is Ismaël Bennacer?
Ismaël Bennacer is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Ismaël Bennacer play?
Ismaël Bennacer plays as a midfielder.
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