Yassine Benajiba (born 1 November 1984) is a Belgian former footballer.

Early life

Benajiba started his career with Belgian side RE Mouscron. He debuted for the club at the age of seventeen.

Career

In 2006, Benajiba signed for Greek side Ethnikos Asteras. In 2007, he signed for Moroccan side MA Tétouan. In 2008, he signed for Moroccan side Fath Union Sport. After that, he signed for Belgian side Royal Cappellen FC. In 2009, he signed for Belgian side KSK Ronse. In 2011, he signed for Luxembourgish side Jeunesse Esch. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players. In 2013, he signed for Luxembourgish side F91 Dudelange. He was regarded to have initially performed poorly while playing for the club.

Style of play

Benajiba mainly operated as a midfielder. He was nicknamed "Pitbull".

Personal life

Benajiba is a native of Brussels, Belgium. He has a daughter and a son.

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