Maghnes Akliouche
Active- Current or last club
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Country (nationality)
- France
- League or competition
- Ligue 1
- Position
- Attacking midfielder * right winger
- How is the religion known?
- Reported by reputable media
- Last checked
- 7 October 2026
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What religion is Maghnes Akliouche?
Maghnes Akliouche is a French professional footballer who is a practicing Muslim. Born in France to parents of Algerian descent from the Kabylie region, his familial and cultural background is rooted in Islam.
While he generally keeps his personal life private, Akliouche has occasionally shared posts related to his Islamic faith on social media, including images and references to prayer (Salah).
Maghnes Akliouche plays as an attacking midfielder for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team. He is a product of the AS Monaco youth academy. In July 2021, Akliouche was promoted to Monaco’s first team, going on to score 23 goals in 139 appearances. Paris Saint-Germain then signed him in August 2026 for a transfer worth €50 million.
On the international stage, Akliouche has also represented France at various youth and senior levels, most notably playing at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Early life
Akliouche was born in February 2002 into an Algerian family in Tremblay-en-France. At the age of six, his parents enrolled him at local side Villemomble Sports, where he stayed with that club for six years until 2014. He then moved to the US Torcy youth academy, where he spent three years developing his technical skills. In 2017, at age 15, Akliouche entered the youth system of Monaco to continue his residential youth development.
Monaco
Akliouche progressed through the youth ranks at AS Monaco and signed his first professional contract with the club in February 2022. He made his official senior debut on October 16, 2021, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–0 loss away against Lyon. He scored his first senior professional goal on 7 January 2023 in a Coupe de France fixture against Rodez AF and recorded his first Ligue 1 goal the following August during a 4–2 away victory over Clermont Foot.
He established himself as a regular first-team contributor during the 2023–24 campaign, recording 7 goals and 4 assists in 28 Ligue 1 appearances to help AS Monaco secure a second-place league finish and UEFA Champions League qualification. Akliouche made his Champions League debut on 19 September 2024, scoring the opening goal in a 2–1 victory against Barcelona.
Paris Saint-Germain
On 6 August 2026, Paris Saint-Germain announced the signing of Akliouche from Monaco on a contract until 2031. The transfer fee was reportedly €50 million. On 12 August, he made his debut in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup final and helped Paris Saint-Germain defeat Aston Villa 2-1, securing the club’s first trophy of the new season.
International career
Akliouche played for France’s youth teams at the under-20 and under-21 levels between 2022 and 2025. He was selected for the France under-23 Olympic squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he helped the team secure a silver medal and scored a goal during the final at the Parc des Princes.
His great club form and Olympic success earned him his very first call-up to the senior France national team in September 2025. He made his official senior debut against Ukraine that same month and scored his first international goal for his country during a match against Azerbaijan on November 16, 2025. He was subsequently named in France’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though he saw limited playing time during the tournament.
Personal life
Akliouche holds dual French and Algerian nationality through his parents.
