The stunning second life of Houssem Aouar

This summer, Houssem Aouar surprised everyone by leaving Roma only a year after his arrival. The midfielder, a neo-Algerian international, decided to move to Al-Ittihad at the age of 26 to join Karim Benzema and his former coach at OL: Laurent Blanc. A choice that could be surprising for a player who seemed to find his rhythm and sensations on the Roma side. But several months after his signing in Saudi Arabia, Houssem Aouar should not regret his choice. On the contrary. Since the start of the season, the former Lyon player has been walking on water.

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It’s simple, since the start of the 2024-2025 financial year, Houssem Aouar has had a string of big matches and has also been regularly decisive. Hero of Al-Ittihad at the start of the season, he has already scored 5 goals in 7 matches (also 1 assist). Impressive statistics which have convinced everyone in Saudi Arabia, from the press who believe that he forms the best duo in the championship with Benzema, including Laurent Blanc who did not fail to praise his player a few years ago. weeks: “Houssem Aouar, I know him well, I trained him in Lyon. For me, he is made to play in the 10. He is very useful offensively and has the ability to score. He’s an exceptional player.”.

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Aouar always decisive

But Houssem Aouar’s good form is not just about his club performances. In a few months, he has already become essential to the Algerian selection. Having become an indisputable starter under the orders of new coach Vladimir Petkovic, the native of Lyon is also stacking goals. This Thursday, against Togo, he was one of the best, if not the best, of his team, scoring a new goal with Algeria, and bringing his total to 5 goals in 13 selections. Just that.

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«Houssem Aouar found himself in the selection with his way of playing. I try to exploit the qualities of my players, I give them the opportunity to express themselves freely but within the framework of the team’s game and for the team.», Confided Vladimir Petkovic on his player who was elected man of the match by the Algerian press, after the match. Very good news for the Fennecs who can therefore count on his talent to continue their progress and achieve their objectives. And for Aouar, this great rebirth confirms that he is indeed a special player when he is in top form. As long as it lasts…