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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick first few steps that let him beat markers in tight areas. (conf 0.6)
Decent but not explosive straight-line pace for a wide attacker. (conf 0.55)
Low centre of gravity gives him sharp change of direction in tight spaces. (conf 0.65)
Covers ground reliably across a match without major fade. (conf 0.55)
Control
Comfortable receiving under pressure and cushioning the ball into space. (conf 0.65)
Signature trait, using close control and feints to beat defenders one-on-one. (conf 0.7)
Slight frame limits how long he can hold off bigger defenders. (conf 0.5)
Capable of hitting clean, accurate strikes from range. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Combines well in tight central areas as an attacking midfielder. (conf 0.55)
Adequate but not a primary creative outlet on longer switches. (conf 0.45)
Functional delivery from wide areas rather than a standout weapon. (conf 0.45)
Spots underlapping runs and through-ball opportunities in transition. (conf 0.55)
Chance threat
Reliable in the box with a decent scoring return for a wide midfielder. (conf 0.5)
Occasionally forces low-percentage efforts from distance. (conf 0.45)
Finds pockets between lines to receive and turn upfield. (conf 0.5)
Not a regular dead-ball taker at his recent clubs. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Slight, low-set frame leaves him weak in aerial duels. (conf 0.5)
Wins his share of ground battles through balance and low centre of gravity. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Applies pressure in bursts rather than sustained defensive work. (conf 0.45)
Limited defensive output typical of an attack-first playmaker. (conf 0.4)
Prioritises attacking positioning over tracking back consistently. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Settled on the ball in advanced areas after over a decade in top-five leagues. (conf 0.55)
Generally sound choices in the final third, occasionally over-dribbles. (conf 0.5)
Industrious in attacking phases with modest defensive workrate. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
Has had stretches of fitness issues but no chronic long-term injury pattern. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
In his early thirties, likely near the tail end of his playing peak. (conf 0.5)
Well known in France and Algeria, less recognised globally since moving to Saudi Arabia. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Yassine Benzia is a French-born Algerian international attacking midfielder known for his close control, dribbling in tight spaces, and ability to drift between the lines. He built his reputation in Ligue 1 with Lille, Nice, Rennes, and Dijon before moving to Saudi Arabia's Al-Fayha, where he now plays as a creative wide or central attacking presence. A regular for the Algerian national team, his game relies more on technique and craft than physical power.
Came through the Olympique Lyonnais academy and made his Ligue 1 debut as a teenager.
Played for Lyon, Lille and Dijon in Ligue 1 before moving abroad.
Capped international for Algeria, part of the national team pool in recent years.
Plays for Al-Fayha in the Saudi Pro League.