Benjaloud Youssouf
Benjaloud Youssouf | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 11, 1994 Marseille, France |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | 2013– |
| Known for | Midfielder for Sochaux and Comoros national team |
Benjaloud Youssouf (born 11 February 1994) is a professional football player who operates as a midfielder for the French team Sochaux. Although he was born in France, he represents the Comoros at the international level.
Club career
Originating from Marseille, Youssouf was a member of the FC Nantes U19 squad that advanced to the semi-finals of the Coupe Gambardella. His professional career commenced in 2013 when he signed with Orléans.
In June 2017, Youssouf committed to a three-year contract with AJ Auxerre. Following a season without appearances for Auxerre’s senior team in 2019–20, he transferred to Le Mans.
On 23 June 2021, he agreed to a two-year deal with Châteauroux.
Youssouf then moved to Dunkerque on 5 July 2023, signing a one-year contract that included an option for extension.
His most recent transfer occurred on 10 June 2024, when he secured a two-year contract with Sochaux.
International career
Youssouf made his debut for the Comoros national football team on 7 October 2015 during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in a goalless draw against Lesotho. He was part of Comoros’ squad at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, participating in all four of their matches.
International goals
- The following table lists goals scored by Youssouf for Comoros, with Comoros’ score listed first and the score reflecting the state immediately after each goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 March 2017 | Stade Said Mohamed Cheikh, Mitsamiouli, Comoros | Template:Fb | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 2 | 3 June 2022 | Stade Omnisports de Malouzini, Moroni, Comoros | Template:Fb | 2–0 | 2–0 | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 3 | 9 September 2023 | Stade Omnisports de Malouzini, Moroni, Comoros | Template:Fb | 1–0 | 1–1 | |
| 4 | 17 November 2023 | Stade de Moroni, Moroni, Comoros | Template:Fb | 2–1 | 4–2 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |