Lille- Games
- 12
- 11 starts
- Minutes
- 895
- 75 a game
- Goals
- 0
- 0.4 xG
- Assists
- 1
- 0.9 xA
Player profile
895 min · vs 103 defensive midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Progressive passer from deep
Bentaleb moves the ball forward well from defensive midfield and wins back plenty of loose balls. He almost never gets into the box and tackles less than most in the role.
Key strengths
Plays forward. 10.16 passes into the final third per 90, percentile 85.
Recoveries. 5.73 recoveries per 90, percentile 74.
Shoots from distance. 1.31 shots per 90, percentile 71.
Areas for development
No box presence. 0.10 touches in the box per 90, percentile 3.
Few tackles. 1.31 tackles per 90, percentile 19.
Similar players
- Granit Xhaka SunderlandTouches in the box 3 v 16 and passes into the final third 85 v 97.
- Youri Tielemans Manchester UnitedPasses into the final third 85 v 86, shots 71 v 72.
- Douglas Luiz JuventusPasses into the final third 85 v 89 and tackles 19 v 28.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Plays forward. 10.16 passes into the final third per 90, percentile 85.
Recoveries. 5.73 recoveries per 90, percentile 74.
Shoots from distance. 1.31 shots per 90, percentile 71.
Areas for development
No box presence. 0.10 touches in the box per 90, percentile 3.
Few tackles. 1.31 tackles per 90, percentile 19.
Similar players
- Granit Xhaka SunderlandTouches in the box 3 v 16 and passes into the final third 85 v 97.
- Youri Tielemans Manchester UnitedPasses into the final third 85 v 86, shots 71 v 72.
- Douglas Luiz JuventusPasses into the final third 85 v 89 and tackles 19 v 28.
Against 104 defensive midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of defensive midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 1 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the own half, centre (13%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 30%, Middle third 57%, Final third 13%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 9 | 703 | 0 | 1 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.71 | 11 | 10 | 7.18 |
| Champions League | 3 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.17 | 2 | 3 | 6.45 |
12 games
