Yassine Benzia: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Yassine Benzia: profile

Yassine Benzia (born 8 September 1994 in Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf, France) is a retired Algerian footballer who played as a forward.

Benzia's senior club career began in 2012 at Olympique Lyonnais. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 2012. His most appearances came at Olympique Lyonnais (2012–2015), where he made 38 appearances and scored 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 38 appearances and 4 goals.

At international level, Benzia represented Algeria (2016–present). Before committing to Algeria, he had represented France U16, France U17, France U18, France U19 and France U21.

Nationality explained: Why does Yassine Benzia play for Algeria?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2016 (aged about 22)
Countries played in: 2: France and Azerbaijan
Club goals per game: 0.11 (4 in 38)
Height: 179 cm — taller than 45% of Algerian internationals on record
Latest move: Lille OSC (2015)
Shares a birthday with: Mexer, Tokelo Rantie and Samy Mmaee (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2012–2015	Olympique Lyonnais	Ligue 1	38	4
2015–	Lille OSC	Ligue 1	–	–
—	Qarabağ FK	Azerbaijan Premier League	–	–
	Total		38	4

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2010	France U16	Under-16	3	0
2011	France U17	Under-17	6	4
2011–2012	France U18	Under-18	9	9
2012–2013	France U19	Under-19	16	7
2013–2016	France U21	Under-21	–	–
2016–	Algeria	Senior	–	–