Exiled to Betis since 2019, Nabil Fekir has returned to his best level with the Spanish club. The attacking midfielder, who is clearly one of the most impressive players in La Liga, dreams of qualifying for the Champions League with the Andalusian team. And a return to the French team for the World Cup.
Fekir shines with Betis.
Nabil Fekir (28) to Betis, this is a transfer that has been considered an anomaly in recent years. Close to committing to Liverpool before the World Cup in Russia, the French attacking midfielder finally waited several months to take over the management of Sville in a transaction estimated at just under 20 million euros. A debatable choice for some but thoughtful in the opinion of the playmaker himself who ended up bearing fruit.
A great season at Betis
After two decent seasons, the tricolor world champion has never been so strong with the Verdiblancos. His awakening also coincides with the excellent form of the Manuel Pellegrini squad, which points to a very solid 3rd place in La Liga with the second best attack (41 goals in 22 days). In the running for a qualification in the Champions League, Betis will also play in the quarter-finals of the King’s Cup and the round of 16 of the Europa League. A very strong season in which Fekir shows very good things since he compiles 7 goals and 8 assists in 26 games in all competitions. By way of comparison, the former Lyonnais had only scored 12 goals and delivered 9 goals out of the 71 previous meetings with the Iberian club.
In La Liga, Fekir (4 goals and 6 assists), who shines as much in a playmaking position as on a side, is among the top-ranked players in many categories. Third best passer behind Oscar Trejo (9) and Karim Benzema (7), the Blue, who has regained full possession of his physical means and especially his role as leader, is the third player to have attempted the most shots (54), the fourth to have framed the most shots (22), the second to have succeeded in the most key passes (50), the second to have created actions leading to a shot (102), the second to have created an action leading to a goal (14 ), the second to have made the most incursions into the opposing area (39) and the player to have suffered the most fouls (60).
Fekir still in Deschamps’ plans?
Extended two weeks ago until June 2026, Fekir swims like a fish in water in an environment that pleases him enormously. While there has been talk of a possible departure to a more upscale formation like FC Barcelona, the player who passed through Lyon hopes to leave his mark on Betis to try to find a place in the French team. Regularly summoned since March 2015, the playmaker has moved away from the Blues since his departure for Spain with only 6 selections out of 25, the last dating back to September 2020. With his current level, it’s a safe bet that Didier Deschamps has his eyes riveted on the side of Benito Villamarn. It wouldn’t be a surprise to find him on the March list. Ten months before the World Cup in Qatar, Fekir chose the best time to become a thrill player again.
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