Younès Belhanda

• Full name: Younès Belhanda
• Date of birth: February 25, 1990
• Place of birth: Avignon, France
• Nationality: Moroccan (represents Morocco internationally)
• Position: Attacking midfielder / Central midfielder
• Foot: Right

Club career (high-level)

• Montpellier HSC (Youth → Senior debut): Developed in Montpellier's academy and broke into the first team; key contributor to Montpellier's historic Ligue 1 title in 2011–12.
• FC Dynamo Kyiv (2013–2017): Moved to Ukraine where he won domestic trophies and played in European competitions.
• Girondins de Bordeaux (loan, 2015–2016): Spent a season back in France on loan.
• Galatasaray SK (2017–2021): Won the Turkish Süper Lig title and Turkish Cup during his spell in Istanbul.
• Other clubs: Had subsequent moves including stints in France and other leagues (transfers and loans later in his career).

International career

• Chose to represent Morocco at senior level despite being born in France.
• Made his Morocco debut in 2010 and represented the national team in major competitions including the Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifying campaigns.
• Part of Morocco's squads across the 2010s, contributing as an attacking midfielder with creativity and set-piece ability.

Playing style

• Creative playmaker known for dribbling, vision and ability to create chances.
• Capable of scoring from distance and delivering key passes and set-piece deliveries.
• Typically deployed as an advanced midfielder behind the striker or on the right side of midfield.

Notable achievements

• Ligue 1 title with Montpellier (2011–12).
• Turkish Süper Lig title with Galatasaray and Turkish Cup honors during his spell there.

Career notes

• Belhanda has had a career combining domestic success and regular appearances in European competitions while being an important offensive presence for the Moroccan national team across multiple tournaments.