Borussia Dortmund's U19 talent Elias Benkara is on the verge of a major breakthrough in his career. The 17-year-old defender is set to become Algeria's youngest national player.
What's happening?
The Algerian federation has already made contact with the player's environment. Coach Vladimir Petkovic and president Walid Sadi want to nominate the young player for the upcoming matches in the Africa Cup qualifiers.
Who is Elias Benkara?
Elias Benkara is from Frankfurt and has been trained by Borussia Dortmund since 2021. His mother is German, his father is Algerian. The young defender has already participated in the first team's preparation and scored the only Dortmund goal in the test match against Erzgebirge Aue in mid-July.
What's next?
Benkara is said to have not yet decided which country he wants to play for. The U17 national player still has time to make a decision. However, Borussia Dortmund will certainly keep an eye on the young talent to secure him for the future.
| Player | Age | Nationality | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Benkara | 17 | German-Algerian | Borussia Dortmund |
| Badredine Bouanani | 19 | Algerian | OGC Nizza |
