Younes El Hannach (Arabic: يونس الحناش; born 4 June 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Qatar Stars League club Al Shamal. Born in France, he has been called up to represent Morocco at youth international level.
Early life
As a youth player, El Hannach joined the youth academy of French Ligue 1 side PSG. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[1]
Club career
In 2023, El Hannach signed for Qatari side Al Shamal. On 27 August 2023, he debuted for the club during a 2–2 draw with Al Wakrah.[2]
International career
In May 2022, El Hannach was called up to the France squad for the 2022 Mediterranean Games.[3]
El Hannach is eligible to represent Morocco internationally. He has been called up to represent Morocco at youth international level.
Style of play
El Hannach mainly operates as a defender. He has been described as "good ability to bring the ball around... solid... in duels... very powerful... in the air".[4]
Personal life
El Hannach was born in 2004 in France. He grew up in Yvelines, France.[5] His younger brothers Idriss and Naoufel are also footballers.[6]
Honours
France U18
- Mediterranean Games gold medal: 2022[7]
References
- ^ "qui sont les nouveaux talents du PSG en Youth League?". bfmtv.com.
- ^ Younes El Hannach at Soccerway
- ^ "LA LISTE POUR LES JEUX MÉDITERRANÉENS" (in French). 25 May 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "El PSG ata a su perla de 17 años". as.com. 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Du PSG à Doha, Younes El-Hannach ne regrette pas son choix". leparisien.fr. 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Younes El Hannach : « Paris m'a permis de vivre des moments inoubliables »". 27 March 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ "L'équipe de France U18 remporte les Jeux méditerranéens". 5 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
External links
- Younes El Hannach at the French Football Federation (in French)
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