Youssef Ait Bennasser is a Moroccan midfielder born in France. He developed at Nancy and moved to Monaco, then gained Ligue 1 experience with Caen, Saint-Etienne and Bordeaux among others. Internationally he chose Morocco and was part of the squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Ait Bennasser’s career has centred on central midfield roles requiring ball circulation and defensive coverage, with most of his senior football played in France before later moves abroad.