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3Caps- 0International goals
- 31AgeBorn 24 Nov 1994
- LilleClub
- UEFA Champions LeagueLeague
- AlgeriaNational team
The shape of him
Nabil Bentaleb is a 31-year-old midfielder at Lille and a Algeria international. Midfield is where games are controlled: setting the tempo, winning the ball back, and finding the pass that breaks a line.
The job
Link defence to attack, keep the ball moving, and screen the back line when possession is lost.
Quick facts
- Full name
- Nabil Bentaleb
- Date of birth
- 24 Nov 1994 (31)
- Place of birth
- Lille
- Nationality
- Algeria
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current club
- LILille
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2026 |  UEFA Champions League |  Galatasaray | H | L2–4 | 75' | |
| 17 Oct 2026 |  Ligue 1 - France |  Stade Brestois 29 | H | D1–1 | 25' | |
| 13 Oct 2026 | UEFA Champions League |  Arsenal | A | L0–3 | 72' | |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Ligue 1 - France |  Le Havre | H | W1–0 | 90' |
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