8 Ismaël Bennacer
Ismaël Bennacer, 1997-12-01, Midfielder for Algeria, plays for AC Milan. 45 international caps, 2 goals. Part of Algeria's 2026 World Cup Group J squad.
Biography
AC Milan midfielder and the 2019 AFCON Best Player. Currently plying his trade at AC Milan, an industrious midfielder, Ismaël Bennacer excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Algeria. Has earned 45 international caps, scoring 2 goals, building significant international experience. Set to compete with Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
At international level, he made his senior debut for Algeria in 2016, and won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where he was named Player of the Tournament and assisted the winning goal in the final.