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Algeria – Petkovic’s list: a new face emerges!

Algeria squad list: Petkovic calls up a new dual-national!

As Vladimir Petkovic prepares to unveil his squad for the November training camp, rumors are swirling behind the scenes at the Algerian Football Federation: the possible inclusion of young Elias Benkara. At just 18 years old, the Borussia Dortmund defender could be among the fresh faces called up for the training camp in Saudi Arabia. This would be a symbolic first for the promising dual-national, who has recently been convinced to don the Algerian jersey.

A defensive revelation in the making

Trained at Borussia Dortmund, Benkara has quickly established himself as one of the most promising prospects of his generation. A central defender with an imposing frame (1.90m), he impresses with his discipline, clean distribution, and tactical maturity. Although he has featured for Germany’s youth teams, he has not played any official matches, making his switch of sporting nationality immediately possible.

Having just returned from injury, the young defender recently shone in the UEFA Youth League, starting in Dortmund’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Manchester City. His performance caught the attention of Algerian observers and Petkovic’s staff, who are on the lookout for fresh defensive talent.

If selected, Benkara would join the long line of young dual-national talents attracted by Algeria’s national team project. Nothing is official yet, but his potential presence would be proof that Vladimir Petkovic is already thinking about the future—and about building a new defensive partnership around youth.