Biography
Who is Benjamin Stambouli?
Early life and family background
Benjamin Fernand Lucien François Stambouli was born on August 13, 1990, in Marseille, France. He grew up surrounded by a family deeply involved in professional football. His father, Henri Stambouli, was a former player and also served as the head coach for the club Marseille.
His connection to the sport extends further through his family network. One of his grandfathers was the manager Gérard Banide. Also, his uncle is the manager Laurent Banide. These family connections established a strong foundation for his future career in the sport.
Professional career in France
Benjamin started his path at the youth ranks of Montpellier in July 2004. He signed his initial professional contract with the club in March 2010. His debut occurred in August 2010 during the opening game of the Ligue 1 season, where he played the entire match in a win against Bordeaux.
During the 2011 to 2012 season, he played 26 league matches as Montpellier secured the Ligue 1 title. Later, during the 2013 to 2014 season, Benjamin played 37 league games and served as the team's vice-captain. He moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2015 for a reported fee of six million pounds. In his single season there, he won four domestic trophies, including the Ligue 1 title, before departing for Germany.
International and European career
Benjamin Stambouli played for the France national under-21 team between 2010 and 2012, making 14 appearances in total. His international debut occurred in October 2010 during a match against Turkey. He also holds eligibility for the Algeria national team through his father, though he publicly dismissed rumors about switching his allegiance in 2018.
Beyond France, he played for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, appearing 12 times in the league. He later played four seasons for Schalke 04 in Germany, where he signed an extension in 2020. Following his time in Germany, he played for Adana Demirspor in Turkey for several seasons, serving as team captain during the 2023 to 2024 season. He concluded his time there in early 2024 and subsequently joined Reims for the remainder of that season.
Birthday and age
Benjamin Stambouli was born on August 13, 1990, which makes Benjamin 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Benjamin shares the date with 48 other famous people.
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