Adnane Bensaad Explained

Adnane Bensaad
Full Name:	Adnane Bensaad Gasmi^[1]
Birth Date:	21 October 2005
Birth Place:	Murcia, Spain
Position:	Forward
Currentclub:	Atlético Madrid
Youthclubs1:	CF Rafal
Youthyears2:	2021–2022
Youthclubs2:	Real Murcia
Youthyears3:	2022–
Youthclubs3:	Atlético Madrid
Years1:	2021–2022
Clubs1:	Real Murcia Imperial
Caps1:	2
Goals1:	0
Nationalyears1:	2022–
Nationalteam1:	Morocco U20
Nationalcaps1:	5
Nationalgoals1:	1
Club-Update:	16:53, 12 June 2023 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:	18 June 2023

Adnane Bensaad Gasmi (born 21 October 2005) is a Moroccan professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Atlético Madrid. Born in Spain, he has represented Morocco at youth international level.

Club career

Born in Rafal, Bensaad began his footballing career with grassroots side CF Rafal in Alicante, before joining the academy of professional team Real Murcia.^[2] He progressed through the academy and was promoted to the club's second team at the age of fifteen, making his debut in the Tercera División RFEF.^[2] After only a few months with Real Murcia, Bensaad was scouted by a number of top division teams, and went on to join Atlético Madrid in August 2022.^{[3] [4]}

Shortly after joining, he participated in a youth tournament in Mexico, leading Atlético Madrid to the trophy after beating Guadalajara 4–1 in the final, with Bensaad scoring one of the goals.^[5] The following year, he was called up to train with the first team for the first time.^[6]

International career

Eligible to represent both Spain and Morocco, Bensaad was called up to the Morocco national under-20 football team in 2022, playing in three friendly games.^[2] He also appeared for the Morocco under-20 side for the Maurice Revello Tournament in 2023.^[7]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Real Murcia Imperial	2021–22	Tercera División RFEF	2	0	–		0	0	2	0
Career total			2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0

Notes

Notes and References

1. Web site: Adnane Bensaad Gasmi. 12 June 2023. ffrm.es. Spanish.
2. Web site: El joven marroquí que viste de rojiblanco. The young Moroccan who wears red and white. Manuel. Arenas Álvarez. 23 March 2023. 12 June 2023. juvenildivisiondehonor.com. Spanish.
3. Web site: Adnane Bensaad refuerza el ataque del Atlético Madrileño Juvenil A. Adnane Bensaad reinforces the attack of Atlético Madrileño Juvenil A. 13 August 2022. 12 June 2023. atleticodemadrid.com. Spanish.
4. Web site: El corazón partido de Emilio Escribano y Adnane Bensaad. The broken heart of Emilio Escribano and Adnane Bensaad. Cristina. Ripoll. 18 February 2023. 12 June 2023. futboljuvenil.es. Spanish.
5. Web site: Atlético de Madrid vence a Chivas en fuerzas básicas. Atlético de Madrid defeats Chivas in basic forces. 28 August 2022. 12 June 2023. jornada.com.mx. Spanish.
6. Web site: ¿Quién era el 'doble de Witsel' en el entreno del Atlético?. Who was 'Witsel's double' in Atlético's training?. Chema G.. Fuente. 16 May 2023. 12 June 2023. mundodeportivo.com. Spanish.
7. Web site: Morocco squad for the 2023 Maurice Revello Tournament . 2023-06-14 . www.festival-foot-espoirs.com.