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My Take
Houssem Aouar is one of those midfielders who makes you genuinely sad about what might have been at the highest level. He came through Lyon's academy — one of the best youth setups in Europe — and for a few seasons he was being whispered about as a future Ballon d'Or contender, with that left foot and the kind of vision that makes you lean forward in your seat. Arsenal were chasing him hard in 2020, and honestly I think things could have gone very differently for him if that move had materialized. Instead, after seven loyal seasons at Lyon, he took a step to Roma in 2023 before landing in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ittihad. He chose to represent Algeria internationally, which I respect — and he's been a genuine creative force for the Desert Foxes. Still only in his mid-twenties, the story isn't over, but you can't help feeling the peak years are slipping by faster than they should for a talent this clean.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Houssem Aouar
- Name (Japanese)
- フセム・アワール
- Reading
- ふせむ・あわーる
- Born
- June 30, 1998 (age 28)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Tiger
- Origin
- Lyon, Rhône, France
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Houssem Aouar born?
Born June 30, 1998 (age 28).
Where is Houssem Aouar from?
Houssem Aouar is from Lyon, Rhône, France.
What does Houssem Aouar do?
Houssem Aouar works as association football player.
How tall is Houssem Aouar?
Houssem Aouar is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.