Ismael Benktib (born 4 July 1998) is a professional footballer who plays for SCC Mohammedia as a central midfielder. Born in Spain, he represented Morocco at youth international levels.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ismael Benktib | ||
| Date of birth | 4 July 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | L'Ametlla del Vallès, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | SCC Mohammedia | ||
| Number | 41 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Girona | |||
| 2014–2017 | Elche | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2018 | Elche B | 26 | (2) |
| 2017–2018 | Elche | 7 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Recreativo | 0 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Levante B | 6 | (0) |
| 2020- | Elche B | 6 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Racing Santander | 4 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | MAS Fez | 5 | (1) |
| 2022– | SCC Mohammédia | 5 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2016–2017 | Morocco U20 | 10 | (1) |
| 2018– | Morocco U23 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 April 2021 | |||
Club career edit
Born in L'Ametlla del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalonia, Benktib joined Elche CF's youth setup in 2014, from Girona FC.[1] He made his senior debut with the reserves on 23 August 2015, starting in a 1–0 Tercera División away win against FC Jove Español.[2]
On 7 June 2016, Benktib renewed his contract with the club.[3] He made his first-team debut on 10 September of the following year, coming on as a late substitute for Juan José Collantes in a 4–1 home routing of CF Peralada-Girona B in the Segunda División B championship.
On 29 May 2018, Elche announced that Benktib's contract was extended until 2021, after exercising the automatic renewal option in his previous deal; the club also announced that he would become a permanent member of the main squad in the 2018–19 campaign.[4] Four days later, however, his agent stated that his contract would only be renewed for one further year if the club achieved promotion to Segunda División;[5] Elche later denied the claims.[6]
In September 2018, Benktib started training with Recreativo de Huelva[7] and signed a contract with the club afterwards. Elche later took a legal action against the player due to a "breach of contract", which the federation dismissed; he was registered by his new club in October.[8]
On 23 January 2019, after not playing a single minute with Recreativo, Benktib joined Levante UD's B-team, also in the third division.[9] Roughly one year later, after again featuring rarely, he terminated his contract[10] and returned to Elche, being again assigned to their reserve side.[11]
On 17 August 2020, Benktib agreed to a two-year contract with Racing de Santander, recently relegated to the division three.[12] He left the club the following 4 February with only four matches, and was transferred to Moroccan side Maghreb de Fès.[13]
On February 1, 2022, Benktib accepted a two-year contract with SCC Mohammedia, who are currently playing in Botola. He left the club on February 1 Maghreb de Fès where he played more than 21 matches for 1 goals.
References edit
- ^ "Ismael Benktib busca la clasificación para la Copa África con Marruecos" [Ismael Benktib seeks for qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations with Morocco] (in Spanish). Golsmedia. 21 May 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "La mala suerte se ceba con el Jove Español ante el Ilicitano (0–1)" [Bad luck crash with Jove Español against Ilicitano (0–1)] (in Spanish). Estadio Digital. 23 August 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "El Elche renueva a Ismael Benktib" [Elche renew Ismael Benktib] (in Spanish). Elche CF. 7 June 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "OFICIAL | El Elche C.F. ejerce la opción de renovación de Benktib" [OFFICIAL | Elche C.F. exercise the option of renewal of Benktib] (in Spanish). Elche CF. 29 May 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Conflicto abierto: el agente de Benktib desmiente su renovación" [Open conflict: Benktib's agent denies his renewal] (in Spanish). Super Deporte. 1 June 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "CLUB | Comunicado oficial sobre Ismael Benktib" [CLUB | Official announcement over Ismael Benktib] (in Spanish). Elche CF. 1 June 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Ismael Benktib se entrena con el Recreativo" [Ismael Benktib trains with Recreativo] (in Spanish). Andalucía Información. 5 September 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "El Recreativo le gana la batalla al Elche por Benktib" [Recreativo win the battle for Benktib] (in Spanish). Diario Información. 9 October 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Ismael Benktib se incorpora al Atlético Levante UD" [Ismael Benktib joins Atlético Levante UD] (in Spanish). Levante UD. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Acuerdo con Benktib para su desvinculación del Atlético Levante UD" [Agreement with Benktib for his departure from Atlético Levante UD] (in Spanish). Levante UD. 28 January 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "El Elche anuncia el regreso de Ismael Benktib después de demandarle por 2,2 millones de euros" [Elche announce the return of Ismael Benktib after taking legal action against him for 2,2 million euros] (in Spanish). Alicante Plaza. 28 January 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "El Racing incorpora a su plantilla 2020/21 a Ismael Benktib" [Racing add Ismael Benktib to their 2020/21 squad] (in Spanish). Racing Santander. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "El futbolista Ismael Benktib abandona el Racing" [Footballer Ismael Benktib leaves Racing] (in Spanish). Racing Santander. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
External links edit
- Ismael Benktib at BDFutbol
- Ismael Benktib at LaPreferente.com (in Spanish)
- Ismael Benktib at Soccerway