Houssem Aouar
Al-Ittihad · MFCAM #8 · Algeria · Group J 73Rating20Caps6Goals€8.0MValue27Age175Height
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8 Houssem Aouar
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Club season 2025/26 Saudi Pro League, King's Cup, AFC Champions League Elite, Saudi Super Cup
35
Apps
15
Goals
International
20
Caps
6
Goals
Club career totals
270
Career apps
58
Career goals
Date of birth1998-06-30 (age 27) NationalityAlgeria ClubAl-Ittihad · Saudi Arabia LeagueSaudi Pro League PositionMF · Attacking mid · #8 Height175 cm Preferred foot— Market value€8.0M
Houssem Aouar was born in Lyon to Algerian parents and joined Olympique Lyonnais aged 11, eventually inheriting the symbolic number 8 once worn by club legend Juninho. He starred in Lyon's stunning 2019-20 Champions League run to the semi-finals before moving to Roma and then Al-Ittihad, winning the Saudi title. Having earlier played once for France, he switched to Algeria in 2023, saying it was 'just meant to be,' and is a creative midfield force at the World Cup.
- Named to UEFA's Champions League Squad of the Season for 2019-20
- Switched international allegiance from France to Algeria in 2023, saying he 'regretted' his earlier choice
- Inherited the famous number 8 shirt at Lyon, previously worn by Juninho
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