Akliouche Express
Men's football•
Check out the CV Express of new Paris Saint-Germain player Maghnes Akliouche!
In this article
Born on 25 February 2002 in Tremblay-en-France, just outside the French capital, Maghnes Akliouche grew up in the Paris region, and it was here that he first kicked a ball for Villemomble, then US Torcy. Very quickly, the young left-footer stood out for his technical ability and creativity, leaving a lasting impression on everyone that saw him play.
At the age of 16, he joined AS Monaco to continue his development. After working his way up through the ranks at the Principality club, he signed his first professional contract in February 2022, the day after making his first start for the Red and Whites in a Coupe de France quarter-final victory over Amiens (2–0).
Over the following seasons, Maghnes established himself as one of Ligue 1’s most exciting young players. More of a playmaker than a finisher, he stands out for his vision, his passing ability and his knack for bringing out the best in his teammates. His last two seasons with Monaco perfectly illustrate this rise, with 7 goals and 12 assists in 2024–25, and 7 goals and 11 assists the following season.
His club performances quickly earned him a place on the international stage. Called up twelve times by Thierry Henry to the France Under-21s, Maghnes Akliouche was a key part of the Paris 2024 Olympic campaign. In the final, he scored the goal that reignited Les Bleus’ hopes and kept alive the possibility of a comeback.
At the same time, the Parisian continued to develop his skills at the very highest level in Ligue 1, gaining his first taste of Champions League football with Monaco. At the start of the 2025–26 season, Didier Deschamps handed him his first call-up to the senior France squad. The young winger made his debut in the famous blue shirt in Wrocław, before scoring his first international goal two months later in Baku: a strike that secured Les Bleus’ qualification for the World Cup, in which he also took part. He has now made ten appearances for the France national team.
Calm and unassuming off the pitch, Maghnes Akliouche likes to step away from the world of football in his spare time. A fan of Japanese culture, he particularly enjoys reading manga and playing video games.
Originally from the Paris region and a Paris Saint-Germain supporter during his childhood, Maghnes showed his potential from a very early age whilst playing for Villemomble and then US Torcy. Playing in central midfield, he earned the nickname ‘the spider’ due to his ability to win the ball back and, above all, to retain possession in the most challenging situations. At just 12 years old, he passed the entrance tests for the INF Clairefontaine, where he continued his training whilst still representing his Parisian club every weekend for three seasons.
