Age |
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30 years |
Birth date |
September 8, 1994 |
Zodiac sign |
Virgo |
Place of Birth |
France |
Occupation |
Soccer player |
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Yassine Benzia (Arabic: ياسين بنزية; born 8 September 1994) is an Algerian footballer who plays for Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe on loan from Lille as a 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 represented his nation 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 Algeria.
Following the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup Benzia signed his first professional contract with Lyon, agreeing to a three-year deal on 27 October 2011. He was subsequently promoted to the senior team by manager Rémi Garde and assigned the number 25 shirt. Benzia made his professional debut on 20 May 2012 in the last game of the league season at home to Nice, appearing as a substitute for Jimmy Briand for the final minutes of the 4–3 loss.
Height | 5 ft 10 in / 179 cm |
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Weight | 157 lb / 71 kg |
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Hair Color | Black |
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Eye Color | Brown |
Nationality | French |
Race / ethnicity | Multiracial |