Maghnes Akliouche

Maghnes Akliouche (born 25 February 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team.

Club career Monaco

Akliouche made his professional debut for Monaco on 16 October 2021, coming on as a substitute in a 2–0 loss away against Lyon. On 7 January 2023, he scored his first senior goal against Rodez AF during the Coupe de France. Later that year, on 13 August, he netted his first Ligue 1 goal in a 4–2 away win over Clermont.

On 19 September 2024, Akliouche made his UEFA Champions League debut, scoring a goal in a 2–1 win over Barcelona.

Paris Saint-Germain On 6 August 2026, Akliouche moved to fellow Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain on a contract until 2031. The transfer fee was reportedly €50m. A week later, on 12 August, he made his debut in a 2–1 victory over Aston Villa in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup.

International career Born in France, Akliouche is of Algerian descent and holds both French and Algerian nationalities. He was a member of the France Olympic squad that won the silver medal on home soil in 2024.

He received his first call-up to the France senior team in August 2025, ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Iceland. On 5 September 2025, he made his first senior international appearance, coming off the bench against Ukraine in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. Later that year, on 16 November, he scored his first international goal in a 3–1 away win over Azerbaijan during the same World Cup qualification.

On 14 May 2026, Akliouche was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A month later, on 23 June, he was substituted on to make his World Cup debut against Iraq.

Career statistics Club

International

France score listed first, score column indicates score after each Akliouche goal

France Olympic Summer Olympics silver medal: 2024

Individual Maurice Revello Tournament Best XI: 2022

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