Goal efficiency
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
Lille · Coupe de France · Midfielder · #6 · Algeria · 31 yrs
N. Bentaleb plays as a midfielder for Lille. N. Bentaleb is a represents Algeria, 31 years old, midfielder, currently at Lille. N. Bentaleb wears shirt number 6 for Lille. N. Bentaleb was born in Lille, France on 1994-11-24. N. Bentaleb is 187 cm tall and weighs 78 kg. N. Bentaleb's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Coupe de France, Friendlies, World Cup, World Cup - Qualification Africa, and other leagues. N. Bentaleb's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore N. Bentaleb season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  Algeria ALG |
| 2026 |  Lille LIL |
| 2025 | Algeria ALG |
| 2025 | Lille LIL |
| 2024 | Algeria ALG |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-28 | € 4.5M |  Angers ANG | Lille LIL |
| 2020-08-01 | N/A |  Newcastle NEW |  FC Schalke 04 SCH |
| 2020-01-21 | Loan | FC Schalke 04 SCH | Newcastle NEW |
Season intelligence
Profile as Midfielder: high usage. Archetype: Box-to-box engine. Season rating 7.1.
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Per-90 rates, efficiency ratios, and Sportra indices from season totals.
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
Playmaking output: assists, key passes, and custom chance-creation signals.
Isolation threat and progressive carrying — volume plus success rate.
How often they draw fouls and stay out of trouble with cards.
Tackles, duels, and off-ball defensive contribution.
Shot-stopping, goals conceded, and penalty saves.
Minutes, availability, and how central they were to the team.
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Despite arriving at the 2026 World Cup with many doubts, Algeria managed to be highly competitive, qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams. However, they have dropped positions in the FIFA Men's World Ranking just before facing Switzerland. Algeria have managed to impress with their performances at the 2026 World Cup. Vladimir Petković’s team advanced to the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams. With their great pace on the wings, they break through opposing defenses, creating space and getting into the penalty area. Despite their strong performances, they have dropped places in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking just before facing Switzerland in the Round of 32. According to the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, Algeria are ranked 29th place with 1576.80 points. They have lost one position in the ranking due to their loss to Argentina and draw to Austria. However, they have managed to significantly improve their international standing compared to their 103rd position in June 2008. However, they have yet to match their highest-ever ranking, which was 15th in November of 2014. Despite its strength, Vladimir Petković’s team is at a clear disadvantage in the rankings compared to Switzerland. Murat Yakin’s team are ranked 16th with 1,676.00 points, having gained three places. While they are not among the top contenders, they have impressed offensively, with Johan Manzambi delivering magnificent performances. However, their main challenge will be in front of goal, as Breel Embolo needs to shine once again. With Riyad Mahrez and Houssem Aouar on the wings, Algeria would look to exploit the space behind Switzerland’s defense. As two truly game-changing talents, they could attract defenders and create space in the back line. With this in mind, Ibrahim Maza and Amine Gouiri could take advantage of those openings and look to score. Although they are not a team that dominates possession, they can be very dangerous on the counterattack. Nabil Bentaleb of Algeria. Algeria’s defense could be its biggest weakness against Switzerland Algeria have established as one of the tournament’s best attacking teams. With their midfielders and wingers, they are very effective at dominating matches on the counterattack. Despite this, they have serious defensive issues, which led them to concede goals in every match of the group stage. Against an opponent like Switzerland, they could end up suffering greatly because of their lack of defensive solidity. Unlike Switzerland, Algeria’s midfield and defensive structure do not stand out very much. As they are not very effective at winning the ball back and leave several spaces, they tend to concede many goals. In addition, Ruben Vargas and Dan Ndoye usually excel at dribbling and creating space, so Vladimir Petković’s team could struggle significantly. Because of this, Ramy Bensebaini and Aïssa Mandi will need to deliver their best performances.
Algeria kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign against heavyweights Argentina, but winger Riyad Mahrez is the shock omission from the starting lineup. Algeria is set to clash with Argentina in their highly anticipated World Cup opener, but Al-Ahli star Riyad Mahrez will start the match from the bench in a massive tactical gamble by manager Vladimir Petkovic. The decision to drop the former Manchester City winger comes as a surprise, given that Mahrez started in Algeria‘s pre-tournament tune-ups—including a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands and a dominant 4-0 dismantling of Bolivia. Yet, Petkovic has opted for a fresh blueprint to counter the reigning world champions. Anis Hadj Moussa will get the nod to attack Argentina‘s left flank, replacing Mahrez in a dynamic, high-energy front three alongside forwards Ibrahim Maza and Amine Gouiri. Moussa was the hero who delivered the dramatic, late game-winner to sink the Netherlands and also found the back of the net in the blowout victory over Bolivia. HADJ FUCKING MOUSSA 🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/5qE2TT9itH— Joël (@Joelstreepje10) June 3, 2026 Backed by that red-hot form, Petkovic is handing him a golden opportunity to start in a high-stakes blockbuster, stepping into the very role that the team’s biggest superstar has monopolized for years. Algeria confirmed lineup With the tactical puzzle officially solved, manager Vladimir Petkovic has locked in his starting lineup for Algeria’s highly anticipated 2026 World Cup opener against Argentina at Kansas City Stadium. Algeria XI (4-3-3): Luca Zidane; Rafik Belghali, Aissa Mandi, Ramy Bensebaini, Rayan Ait-Nouri; Nabil Bentaleb, Hicham Boudaoui, Fares Chaibi; Ibrahim Maza, Amine Gouiri, Anis Hadj Moussa.
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