Ismaël Bennacer | Dinamo Zagreb | Football Player Stats & Info

Algeria

Dinamo Zagreb

Ismaël Bennacer

Dinamo Zagreb/M/

Algeria

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Ismaël Bennacer is a highly-regarded Algerian international midfielder who anchors the engine room for Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb. The 28-year-old defensive midfielder, born in December 1997, is a master of tempo control, renowned for his exceptional passing range, vision, and tenacity in winning back possession. His career trajectory saw him rise through the ranks at Arsenal's academy before flourishing at Empoli in Serie A, which led to a high-profile move to AC Milan. At Milan, he became a cornerstone of their midfield, playing a pivotal role in their 2022 Serie A title triumph and their run to the Champions League semi-finals. After a successful spell in Italy, his move to Dinamo Zagreb marked a new chapter where he is expected to dominate domestically and in Europe. His honors include the Serie A championship, the AFCON title with Algeria in 2019 where he was named Player of the Tournament, and multiple inclusions in league Best XI selections. Bennacer's low center of gravity, combined with his footballing intelligence, makes him one of the most complete deep-lying playmakers of his generation.

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2026/06/29