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Moroccan goalKeeper Mehdi Benabid shines for Dortmund

Mehdi Benabid. Photo/Le360 Sport
  • He is a Moroccan professional footballer
  • He began his football career at Raja Casablanca
  • He was part of the Morocco squad that finished runners-up at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations

Mehdi Benabid is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper and currently plays for German club Borussia Dortmund and the Morocco national team.

The player was born in Casablanca, Morocco and began his football career at Raja Casablanca where he played in the youth ranks before joining Borussia Dortmund.

He is also a regular player for the Morocco national team and has represented the country internationally. He was also part of the Moroccan squad that finished as runners-up at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

Educational Background

Mehdi was born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco where he completed a traditional academic education.

Mehdi Benabid

Mehdi Benabid. Photo/Ayaoum24 Francais

Most footballers begin their career early and it is possible that he focused on his football career from a young age and did not complete some formal education.

It is also possible that he has completed some form of education online or through part-time courses.

Personal Life

Mehdi Benabid was born on March 10 1997 in Casablanca Morocco where he joined the youth academy of Raja Casablanca at an early age, making his senior debut for the club and becoming a regular member.

A year later, he signed for Borussia Dortmund, made his debut for the club in the Bundesliga and is a regular member of the first team.

Being a Moroccan national, the player is eligible to play for his country and has represented them at the international level.

Benabid was part of the Moroccan squad that finished as runners-up at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

  • He is a devout Muslim and here are things you didn’t know about him;
  • He is a big fan of basketball and his favourite team is the Golden State Warriors
  • He is a fan of hip-hop music and his favourite artist is Kendrick Lamar
  • He is a charitable person and is involved in several initiatives to help young people in Morocco
  • He is fluent in English, French and Arabic
  • He’s a perfectionist who always strives to be the best

Benabid’s Career

Mehdi is a professional footballer from Morocco who plays as a right-back and currently plays for German club Borussia Dortmund and the Morocco national team.

His career began at Raja Casablanca’s youth academy then made his senior debut for the club where he established himself as a regular member.

Mehdi Benabid. Photo/Waza

A year later, the player signed up with the German club Borussia Dortmund, made his debut in the Bundesliga and has since become a regular member of the first team.

He was honoured with the Bundesliga Young Player Award and helped Dortmund win the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal.

Benabid is  Moroccan and has represented his country internationally. He was part of the Moroccan squad that finished runners-up at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

He also played a key role in Morocco’s run to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.

How rich is Mehdi Benabid?

Mehdi Benabid’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be about $10 million based on his salary at Borussia Dortmund and playing for the Morocco national team.

His salary at Dortmund is about $3 million per year. He also earns a significant amount playing for the Morocco national team as he is one of the best players on the team.

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