Yassine Benzia: Biography, Facts and Career
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Yassine Benzia (Arabic: ياسين بنزية; born 8 September 1994) is a professional footballer who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Fayha. He currently represents the Algeria national team. He mainly plays as an attacking or a central midfielder but can also play as a winger or striker. He began his professional career at Olympique Lyonnais, where he played 53 total games and scored 6 goals, winning the 2012 Trophée des Champions. In August 2015, he was signed by Lille. Benzia was a France youth international, having played for the representative teams of the French Football Federation at under-16, under-17, under-18 and under-21 level. He played with the under-17 team at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup. In March 2016, FIFA approved his request to change his international allegiance to Algerian Football Federation.
Quick facts about Yassine Benzia
- Full name: Yassine Benzia
- Born: 1994-09-08
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q4732
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Who is Yassine Benzia?
Yassine Benzia (Arabic: ياسين بنزية; born 8 September 1994) is a professional footballer who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Fayha.
What nationality is Yassine Benzia?
Yassine Benzia is France.
When was Yassine Benzia born?
Yassine Benzia was born on 1994-09-08.
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