Youcef Atal
Youcef Atal (born 17 May 1996) is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Championnat National club Nice and the Algeria national team.
Atal began his career with Paradou AC before moving to Kortrijk in 2017. He spent two seasons with Kortrijk, making 57 appearances and scoring three goals. In 2018, he joined Nice for a fee of €3 million.
Atal quickly established himself as a first-team regular at Nice, making 32 appearances and scoring three goals in his first season. In the 2019–20 season, he made 29 appearances and scored five goals, helping Nice to finish fifth in Ligue 1.
Atal made his debut for the Algeria national team in 2017. He was part of the Algeria squad that won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, playing in all seven matches and scoring one goal.
Atal is a talented and versatile player who can play as a right-back, wing-back, or midfielder. He is known for his pace, dribbling skills, and crossing ability.
Here are some of Atal's career highlights:
- Won the Africa Cup of Nations with Algeria in 2019
- Named to the CAF Team of the Tournament at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
- Won the Algerian Championnat National with Paradou AC in 2017
- Named to the UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year in 2019
Atal is one of the most promising young players in Algeria and is expected to have a bright future in the game.