19 Houssem Aouar
Midfielder Algeria Al-Ittihad
Houssem Aouar, 1998-06-30, Midfielder for Algeria, plays for Al-Ittihad. 12 international caps, 2 goals. Part of Algeria's 2026 World Cup Group J squad.
Age
27 yrs
Height
175 cm
Weight
67 kg
Caps
12
Goals
2
Position
Midfielder
Number
#19
Biography
Former Lyon creative midfielder who chose to represent Algeria. Currently plying his trade at Al-Ittihad, an industrious midfielder, Houssem Aouar excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Algeria. Has earned 12 international caps, scoring 2 goals. Set to compete with Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
2023
He made one appearance for the country at senior level before switching his allegiance to Algeria in 2023.
2023
He represented the latter country at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.