Nabil Bentaleb

Midfielder #6
Age 31 years
Nationality Algeria
Birth Country France
Market Value €5M

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
58
Rating
44
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 39
🎯 Clutch 40
🎨 Style 69
📊 Ability 49
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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, Physically Strong, 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 85%
Experience 87%

vs Ligue 1

Height 72%
Weight 69%
Experience 86%

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
Apr 12, 2026 Toulouse 0-4 Lille Ligue 1 94' 7.2 0 0 75 Stadium de Toulouse
Apr 04, 2026 Lille 3-0 Lens Ligue 1 94' 6.9 0 0 61 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Mar 22, 2026 Marseille 1-2 Lille Ligue 1 96' 7.3 0 0 80 Orange Vélodrome
Mar 19, 2026 Aston Villa 2-0 Lille UEFA Europa League 90' 7.0 0 0 44 Villa Park
Mar 15, 2026 Rennes 1-2 Lille Ligue 1 95' 6.5 0 0 62 Roazhon Park
Mar 12, 2026 Lille 0-1 Aston Villa UEFA Europa League 90' 7.9 0 0 28 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Mar 08, 2026 Lille 1-1 Lorient Ligue 1 95' 8.3 0 1 59 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Mar 01, 2026 Lille 1-0 Nantes Ligue 1 14' 6.9 0 0 41 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Feb 26, 2026 FK Crvena Zvezda 0-1 Lille UEFA Europa League ' - - - 46 Stadion Rajko Mit
Feb 22, 2026 Angers 0-1 Lille Ligue 1 11' 6.3 0 0 34 Stade Raymond-Kopa
Feb 19, 2026 Lille 0-1 FK Crvena Zvezda UEFA Europa League 45' 6.9 0 0 34 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Feb 14, 2026 Lille 1-1 Stade Brestois 29 Ligue 1 26' 6.9 0 0 44 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Jan 22, 2026 Celta Vigo 2-1 Lille UEFA Europa League 9' 6.3 0 0 65 Estadio Abanca Balaídos
Jan 16, 2026 Paris Saint Germain 3-0 Lille Ligue 1 94' 6.3 0 0 49 Parc des Princes
Jan 03, 2026 Lille 0-2 Rennes Ligue 1 90' 6.9 0 0 44 Stade Pierre-Mauroy

Player Market Value

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

Current Value €5.0M
Peak Value €20.0M (Q4'18)
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