Ramy Bensebaini named Algeria’s best footballer | OneFootball

The competition was formidable. But Ramy Bensebaini prevailed. The 30-year-old defender from Borussia Dortmund has won the trophy for Algeria’s best footballer of 2025.

A rare sight: Last weekend, Bensebaini sat on the bench for the full 90 minutes during BVB’s 1-1 draw at Hamburger SV. It was only the second time this season that the Algerian did not play for the Black and Yellows. Previously, he had only missed a match in the DFB-Pokal clash at Eintracht Frankfurt due to back problems. His season stats include 14 appearances with two goals and one assist. He is Borussia Dortmund’s “Mr. Indispensable”.

Bensebaini is also indispensable for his country’s national team. He has already played 75 times for Algeria. This year, Algeria confidently qualified for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, with eight wins from ten matches.

Skipping International Matches

The portal La Gazette du Fennec has now named Algeria’s best footballer of 2025. Five absolute top stars were in the running: Rayan Aït-Nouri (24/Wolverhampton, now Manchester City), Amine Gouiri (25/Olympique Marseille), Riyad Mahrez (34/Al-Ahli), Mohamed Amoura (25/VfL Wolfsburg) – and Bensebaini. The BVB professional came out on top.

During a festive ceremony at the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris, Bensebaini received the award in front of around 300 invited guests. For the Dortmund player, who is under contract with the club until 2027, it is a confirmation of his strong performances this year.

The upcoming international break will be used by the 30-year-old to recover from his back injury. In agreement with the Algerian federation, he will sit out the upcoming friendlies against Egypt and Saudi Arabia. When BVB faces VfB Stuttgart on November 22, Bensebaini is expected to be back to 100 percent – carrying a significant award with him.

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