Houssem Aouar at FIFA World Cup 2026
Al Ittihad
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Attacking Midfielder
Others
Central Midfielder, Forward
Houssem Aouar gives Algeria a more technical and creative midfield profile in the 2026 phase.
He remains useful because he can play centrally, arrive in scoring zones, and help the team keep the ball moving.
Quick Answer
Houssem Aouar is a 27-year-old Algeria midfielder for Al Ittihad.
He is primarily used as a attacking midfielder, with cover across central midfielder, forward.
His current club contract runs through 2028.
His reported weekly salary is Terms under review, and his estimated net worth is Financial analysis pending.
Team Overview
Aouar matters because Algeria still need midfielders who can link cleanly between buildup and the final third.
His ability to play wide or centrally gives the attack more flexibility than a single-position midfielder usually offers.
Early Life and Background
Aouar was born in Lyon and came through Olympique Lyonnais, where his technical quality stood out from an early age.
That academy route built a player who values control, close passing, and clean attacking connections under pressure.
Houssem Aouar Personal Info and Profile
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Houssem Aouar |
| Date of birth | 30 June 1998 |
| Age | 27 |
| Nationality | Algeria |
| Height | 175 cm |
| Weight | Professional monitoring |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Preferred foot | Subject to confirmation |
| Current club | Al Ittihad |
| Contract end | 2028 |
| Transfer value | EUR 8.9M |
| Jersey number | 11 |
| Weekly salary | Terms under review |
| Estimated net worth | Financial analysis pending |
Houssem Aouar Club Career
Lyon shaped Aouar into a high-level European midfielder and gave him the platform for Champions League football.
Roma then added another top-league chapter before his move to Saudi Arabia in 2024.
Al Ittihad signed Aouar on a four-year deal in July 2024, and his first season ended with the Saudi Pro League title.
That matters for Algeria because he arrives from a winning environment where his final-third quality still carries weight.
Houssem Aouar - Stats and Performance
| Season | Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current phase | Al Ittihad | Current phase | Under review | Under review |
Aouar's profile is built around ball reception, chance creation, and calm attacking decisions between the lines.
International Career
For Algeria, Aouar gives the midfield more creativity and a greater scoring threat from deeper zones.
His goals return for the national team already shows why he remains relevant to the 2026 picture.
| National team | Caps | Goals | Tournament involvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | Creative option | Tournament readiness | He remains relevant because Algeria still need players who can contribute creative quality and final-third support in the 2026 phase. |
Honours and Trophies
| Trophy | Times Won | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Senior honours | Will be updated | (Current data refresh phase) |
| Trophy | Times Won | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Major senior international honours | 0 | (Current era squad member) |
Transfer News and Market Value
The clearest recent Aouar update was the move from Roma to Al Ittihad on a contract through 2028.
Since then, the football story has been more about his contribution to Al Ittihad's title-winning group than about transfer noise.
Houssem Aouar Salary and Net Worth
A fully verified public salary figure for Houssem Aouar is yet to be confirmed, so FWCMania avoids forcing an unverified number into the page.
Houssem Aouar's stronger public markers are his Al Ittihad role, EUR 8.9M squad valuation, and his place in Algeria's 2026 picture.
Houssem Aouar 2026 Style, Strengths, and Tournament Outlook
Aouar's biggest strength is creative clarity in crowded central areas.
The challenge is consistency against the strongest opponents, where space disappears faster and decisions have to be immediate.
Even so, he remains an important midfielder in Algeria's 2026 phase.
