Hacène Benali
France
Match-by-match stats
Hacène Benali 2026/2027 season stats
As a left striker, Hacène Benali has appeared in 5 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 370 minutes at an average rating of 6.93. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 2 attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.00 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 6 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 17 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.49 | 20 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.49 | 46 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 8 | 1.90 | 72 |
| Chances created | 7 | 1.70 | 65 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.24 | 50 |
Hacène Benali has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 93 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 7th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Hacène Benali has 0 assists and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 53 minutes. Hacène Benali has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 86 | 20.90 | 46 |
| Accurate passes | 61 | 14.80 | 46 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.49 | 43 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.73 | 72 |
| Backward passes | 28 | 6.81 | 54 |
| Passes (final third) | 6 | 1.46 | 31 |
Hacène Benali has completed 61 of 86 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 46th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.73 | 61 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 2.92 | 83 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 30 |
| Duels won | 41 | 9.97 | 98 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 2.43 | 83 |
| Touches | 166 | 40.40 | 54 |
| Possession lost | 55 | 13.38 | 61 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.24 | 35 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 3.41 | 91 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.22 | 54 |
| Turnovers | 23 | 5.59 | 65 |
Hacène Benali completes 3 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 41 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 3.41 | 94 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 1.95 | 91 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.24 | 37 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.73 | 57 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 4.38 | 78 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Hacène Benali makes 14 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 26 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 94th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 2.19 | 83 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.24 | 72 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.24 | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 87 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 5.59 | 87 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Hacène Benali has committed 9 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly left striker (3 appearances), also at left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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23 yrs#18
T. Saettel21 yrs#19
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L. Rajot28 yrs#5
C. Fall22 yrs#6
J. Benet31 yrs#21
Q. Daubin31 yrs#25
L. Gadegbeku19 yrs#27
K. Gasnier24 yrs#90
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Hacène Benali previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 27 | 787 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 20 | 6.29 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 28 | 1,596 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 23 | 7.03 |
About Hacène Benali
Ligue 2 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 2, Hacène Benali has featured across 5 appearances (4 starts), totalling 370 minutes. Hacène Benali has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Hacène Benali has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 3 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (25% success rate). Hacène Benali has contributed 8 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Hacène Benali has registered 14 tackles (8 won), 1 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 61 from 86 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Hacène Benali has won 41 of 79 total duels.
Discipline
Hacène Benali has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 14.
About Hacène Benali
Hacène Benali is a 26-year-old forward playing for Pau in the Ligue 2, representing France. Hacène Benali is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 14 October 1999.
Most recent appearance
Hacène Benali's most recent match was away at Sochaux on September 24th. Pau drew 1-1. Hacène Benali played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 5 key passs, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.82.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Hacène Benali and Pau are next in action on November 23rd against Montpellier in the Ligue 2. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Montpellier vs Pau match preview.
Teammates at Pau
Hacène Benali currently plays alongside Tom Saettel, Luan Gadegbeku, Maxime Adam, Esteban Salles, Bilal Brahimi, Jessy Benet, Axel Dodote, Akim Abdallah, Hacène Benali, Abdoulaye Mbaye, Quentin Daubin, Jérémy Sebas, Lorenzo Rajot, Mathys Tourraine, Rony Mimb Baheng, Gaëtan Paquiez, Axel Bamba, Souleymane Basse, Anthony Briançon, Brice Maubleu, Babacar Leye, Alexis Lefebvre, Royce Openda, Kyllian Gasnier, Cheikh Fall and Tom Pouilly at Pau.