Nabil Bentaleb: profile
Nabil Bentaleb (born 24 November 1994 in Lille, France) is a retired Algerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Bentaleb's senior club career began in 2013 at Tottenham Hotspur F.C..
At international level, Bentaleb represented Algeria (2014–present). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Senegal on 27 January 2015 (Africa Cup of Nations). Before committing to Algeria, he had represented France U19.
Lille has produced 25 footballers in our database, including Gaël Kakuta, Arthur Masuaku and Anthony Oyono.
Nationality explained: Why does Nabil Bentaleb play for Algeria?
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013– |  Tottenham Hotspur F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |  France U19 |
Under-19 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014– |  Algeria |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 Jan 2015 | Senegal 0–2 Algeria | 82 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 12 Nov 2016 | Nigeria 3–1 Algeria | 66 | 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 Nabil Bentaleb?
Nabil Bentaleb was born on 24 November 1994, which makes him 31 years old.
Where was Nabil Bentaleb born?
Nabil Bentaleb was born in Lille, France.
Which national team does Nabil Bentaleb play for?
Nabil Bentaleb played international football for Algeria.
Which clubs has Nabil Bentaleb played for?
Nabil Bentaleb's recorded clubs are Tottenham Hotspur F.C..
How tall is Nabil Bentaleb?
Nabil Bentaleb is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Nabil Bentaleb play?
Nabil Bentaleb played as a midfielder.
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