ASSE won this Saturday 1-0 against Montpellier. A match marked by Benjamin Bouchouari's second Green goal as he begins his third season at the club. A rebirth but above all a particularity in this league 1 championship for the young Moroccan international hopeful player.
Bouchouari, a crazy story with ASSE
Benjamin Bouchouari, promising midfielder, is a rising figure in Ligue 1 currently playing for AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE). Born on November 13, 2001 in Sittard, the Netherlands, this binational player has Moroccan origins. He embodies a clever mix of technique, vision of the game and combativeness, qualities which make him one of the major assets of the Saint-Etienne team.
Bouchouari joined ASSE in August 2022 from Roda JC, a Dutch club where he had already distinguished himself for his maturity and influence in midfield despite his young age. ASSE, in search of reconstruction after its descent into Ligue 2, saw in him a key piece to build a competitive team. From his debut in the green jersey, he distinguished himself by his ability to distribute the game and direct attacks thanks to precise passing quality and intelligent reading of the game.
The smallest player in league 1
Measuring 1.65 m, Bouchouari does not compensate for his physical deficit with brute strength but with remarkable agility and speed of execution. In Ligue 1, he is the shortest player in the championship.
Internationally, Bouchouari is eligible to play with the Netherlands or Morocco but plays for Moroccan hopefuls. Its potential is already attracting the attention of foreign observers, which could make it a target during the next transfer windows. The player is under contract with ASSE until June 2026. The rise to League 1 offered him an additional season.
At only 22 years old, Benjamin Bouchouari represents a symbol of hope for ASSE and a talent to follow closely in the footballing landscape.
