Algeria Stars Shine in Domestic and International Leagues — Week of May 11

This week saw several Algeria national team players making significant contributions across various leagues. Notably, Aymen Mahious delivered a standout performance in Ligue 1, while Yassine Benzia found the net in the Saudi Pro League. Meanwhile, the FIFA rankings remain unchanged for Algeria, holding steady at 28th.

Top Performers

Aymen Mahious

• JS Kabylie vs ES Setif (5-1): Aymen Mahious was instrumental in JS Kabylie's commanding victory, scoring a hat-trick. He found the back of the net in the 43rd, 62nd, and 81st minutes, showcasing his clinical finishing ability.

Yassine Benzia

• Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh (4-2): Yassine Benzia contributed to Al-Fayha's win by scoring in the 69th minute, assisted by S. Dahal. His goal was pivotal in securing the victory for his team.

Results Abroad

Nabil Benzid

• Olympique Akbou vs CR Belouizdad (0-1): Nabil Benzid scored the only goal of the match in the 27th minute, securing a win for CR Belouizdad. However, he also received a yellow card in the 32nd minute.

Yacine Brahimi and Rachid Berkane

• Al Wakrah vs Al-Gharafa (0-0): In a dramatic penalty shootout, both Yacine Brahimi and Rachid Berkane scored crucial penalties, helping Al-Gharafa advance in the Emir Cup.

Houssem Ferhani

• Hassania Agadir vs Olympique Safi (2-1): Houssem Ferhani received a yellow card in the 41st minute during Hassania Agadir's victory.

FIFA Ranking

Algeria's national team maintains its position at 28th in the FIFA rankings as of April 2026. This stability reflects the consistent performances of Algerian players both domestically and internationally.

Looking ahead, Algerian players will continue to feature prominently in their respective leagues, with upcoming fixtures providing more opportunities to impress.