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My Take
What I respect most about Nabil Bentaleb is the arc of his career and his choice of allegiance. Born in Lille in 1994, the 187 cm defensive midfielder broke through at Tottenham, then journeyed through Schalke, Newcastle and Angers before returning to his hometown club in 2023. Though born in France, he chose to represent Algeria, an honest expression of identity I find compelling. I'm a sucker for the homecoming narrative, the player who circles the continent only to pull on the shirt of the city that raised him. He's the unglamorous engine in midfield, the kind who earns trust through work rather than flash, and that wins my admiration.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nabil Bentaleb
- Name (Japanese)
- ナビル・ベンタレブ
- Reading
- なびる・べんたれぶ
- Born
- November 24, 1994 (age 31)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
- Origin
- Lille, Nord, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 187 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nabil Bentaleb born?
Born November 24, 1994 (age 31).
Where is Nabil Bentaleb from?
Nabil Bentaleb is from Lille, Nord, France.
What does Nabil Bentaleb do?
Nabil Bentaleb works as association football player.
How tall is Nabil Bentaleb?
Nabil Bentaleb is 187 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.