Larbi Benbarek
Moroccan footballer (1917-1992)
Morocco
Midfielder
Larbi Benbarek: profile
Larbi Benbarek (born 16 June 1917 in Casablanca, Morocco) was a Moroccan footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 16 September 1992.
Benbarek made the step into senior football with US Marocaine Casablanca in 1935. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries between 1935 and 1956. The busiest spell of his career was at Atlético Madrid (1948–1953): 113 appearances and 56 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 262 appearances and 122 goals.
At international level, Benbarek represented France (1938–1954), earning 19 caps and scoring 3 goals.
Casablanca has produced 213 footballers in our database, including Azzedine Ounahi, Soufiane Rahimi and Ayoub El Kaabi.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1935–1956 (22 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Morocco, France, Spain and Algeria
- Club goals per game
- 0.47 (122 in 262)
- Shares a birthday with
- Seydou Doumbia, Michel Pensée and Odion Ighalo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935–1936 | US Marocaine Casablanca |
– | – | |
| 1936–1938 | US Marocaine Casablanca |
– | – | |
| 1938–1939 |  Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 30 | 10 |
| 1940–1945 | US Marocaine Casablanca |
– | – | |
| 1945–1948 | Stade Français Football |
87 | 43 | |
| 1948–1953 |  Atlético Madrid |
La Liga | 113 | 56 |
| 1953–1955 | Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 32 | 13 |
| 1955–1956 |  USM Bel-Abbès |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| Total | 262 | 122 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938–1954 | France |
Senior | 19 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Larbi Benbarek born?
Larbi Benbarek was born in Casablanca, Morocco.
Which national team does Larbi Benbarek play for?
Larbi Benbarek played international football for France. He has 19 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Larbi Benbarek played for?
Larbi Benbarek's recorded clubs are US Marocaine Casablanca, Olympique de Marseille, Stade Français Football, Atlético Madrid and USM Bel-Abbès.
How tall is Larbi Benbarek?
Larbi Benbarek is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Larbi Benbarek play?
Larbi Benbarek played as a midfielder.