Mehdi Benatia
Mehdi Benatia is a retired Moroccan professional footballer known for his strong defensive skills and leadership on the field. Born on April 17, 1987, in Courcouronnes, France, he began his career with Marseille before moving to clubs like Udinese, Roma, and Juventus, where he won multiple Serie A titles. Benatia also had a significant international career, representing Morocco in several Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the FIFA World Cup. He was in the news recently due to his involvement with Olympique de Marseille, where he expressed interest in bringing fellow countryman Paul Pogba to the club, as they look to strengthen their squad.
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Mehdi Benatia affirmed the choice of Habib Beye as a leader to remobilize the team after a difficult period.
Ligue 1 : Habib Beye nouvel entraîneur de l'Olympique Marseille
Morocco· 2026-02-19
Mehdi Benatia defended Murillo when De Zerbi verbally attacked him during a match last season.
Sorpresa en Francia por la situación de Michael Amir Murillo en el Olympique de Marsella
Panama· 2026-02-03
Mehdi Benatia's team, Olympique de Marseille, is also interested in Othmane Maamma.
Un clasico Real-Barça pour recruter Othmane Maamma, le «CR7 marocain»Morocco· 2025-10-21
Mehdi Benatia previously offered Aurier a chance to join Olympique Marseille, which Aurier declined.
ستاره جدید پرسپولیس مرزها را شکست؛ انفجار رسانه ای بزرگترین خرید فوتبال ایران!
Iran· 2025-08-01
Mehdi Benatia expressed his admiration for Murillo's skills and work ethic.
Michael Amir Murillo impresiona en Francia: Marsella lo considera fundamental en la temporada 2025-2026Panama· 2025-07-20Mehdi Benatia's connection with Hakim Ziyech could facilitate discussions for his transfer to Marseille.
Mercato : Hakim Ziyech vers un retour en EuropeMorocco· 2025-07-16
Mehdi Benatia won the Italian league title with Juventus for three consecutive seasons.
من زيدان إلى صلاح.. بصمات عربية لا تُنسى فى تاريخ دوريات أوروبا الكبرى
Egypt· 2025-04-28
Mehdi Benatia, the sporting director of Marseille, sees Pogba as an addition to the team.
«العائد» بوجبا يُفضل اليونايتد على الدوري الفرنسي!
United Arab Emirates· 2025-02-22
