Ilyas Benktib (23/01/2009 - 1m80) is a central offensive midfielder who quickly made the switch from the U16 to the U18. This season he already scored 10 goals and provided 8 assists.
Ilyas is regularly selected for the Belgian national youth teams. He joined us last summer from Antwerp FC, is originally from Deurne and is currently studying at the Regina Caelli institute in Dilbeek.
Tim Borguet, Chief Academy:
"Benktib is a graceful left-footed attacking midfielder. Ilyes is cognitively strong and has good awareness, he makes smart runs and infiltrates easily with and without the ball. He is a player with a lot of volume, good decision-making in and around the box and is often decisive. We are looking forward to his further development at Neerpede."
