Active in Ligue 1

Nabil Bentaleb

Midfielder #6
Age 31 years
Nationality Algeria
Birth Country France
Market Value €6M

Career

No transfer history

Nabil Bentaleb is Lille's Bronze Sniper, a player whose homecoming to his birth city marks a mature chapter in a globetrotting career. Having featured for major European sides like Tottenham and Schalke, the veteran midfielder brings a wealth of top-level experience to the French top flight, maintaining a high level of play even as he seeks his first major professional trophy.

This season, Bentaleb has evolved into a hybrid profile, operating as a Sniper with the relentless work rate of a central hub. His THREAT and MAGNET badges, both at silver tier, underscore his dual impact: he demands the ball with 77 touches per 90 minutes and is never hesitant to test the keeper. With 2 goals across 16 appearances and 703 minutes, he is currently on an upward trajectory, evidenced by a form rating of 83 that far outstrips his baseline season ability. His Shooting dimension remains his most lethal asset, turning standard midfield transitions into high-percentage scoring opportunities.

Despite a market value currently trending toward €6M, the Stakes of his involvement in the starting eleven remain incredibly high. His Intensity on the pitch suggests he is far from a declining phase, proving that his technical quality remains a permanent fixture of his game regardless of market fluctuations.

Player Rating

Nabil Bentaleb
60
Rating
50
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 44
🎯 Clutch 43
🎨 Style 69
📊 Ability 52
💰 Fair Value
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Nabil Bentaleb is a above average THREAT for Lille. Evidence: 1.4 Shots/90.

Also shows: above average MAGNET (77 Touches/90)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Shooting (62/100) but has room to grow in Workrate.

Physical profile: Tall For Position, Veteran Experience.

Nabil Bentaleb Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 86%
Weight 84%
Experience 88%

vs Ligue 1

Height 73%
Weight 69%
Experience 87%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 49 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 62 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 53 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 20 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 36 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 49
Shooting 62
Defense 53
Workrate 20
Passing 36
Key Strength 62 Shooting
Area to Watch 20 Workrate

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Nabil Bentaleb this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 22, 2026 Marseille 1-2 Lille Ligue 1 96' 7.3 - - 80 Orange Vélodrome
Mar 15, 2026 Rennes 1-2 Lille Ligue 1 95' 6.5 - - 62 Roazhon Park
Mar 08, 2026 Lille 1-1 Lorient Ligue 1 95' 8.3 - 1 59 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Mar 01, 2026 Lille 1-0 Nantes Ligue 1 14' 6.9 - - 41 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Feb 22, 2026 Angers 0-1 Lille Ligue 1 11' 6.3 - - 34 Stade Raymond-Kopa
Feb 14, 2026 Lille 1-1 Stade Brestois 29 Ligue 1 26' 6.9 - - 44 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Jan 16, 2026 Paris Saint Germain 3-0 Lille Ligue 1 94' 6.3 - - 49 Parc des Princes
Jan 16, 2026 Espanyol 0-2 Girona La Liga 90' 6.3 0 0 71 RCDE Stadium
Jan 03, 2026 Lille 0-2 Rennes Ligue 1 90' 6.9 0 0 44 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Dec 14, 2025 Auxerre 3-4 Lille Ligue 1 97' 8.2 1 0 100 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps
Dec 05, 2025 Lille 1-0 Marseille Ligue 1 90' 7.3 - 1 33 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Nov 30, 2025 Le Havre 0-1 Lille Ligue 1 17' 7.0 0 0 66 Stade Océane
Nov 23, 2025 Lille 4-2 Paris FC Ligue 1 73' 6.7 0 0 100 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Nov 09, 2025 Strasbourg 2-0 Lille Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 61 Stade de la Meinau
Nov 02, 2025 Lille 1-0 Angers Ligue 1 11' 6.7 0 0 27 Stade Pierre-Mauroy

Player Market Value

Track Nabil Bentaleb's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €6.0M
Peak Value €20.0M (Q4'18)
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