France: Daniel Riolo is excited about Ilan Kebbal!

Sep 22, 2026

The Algerian international seems to have fully expressed himself on French pitches. His start to the season with Paris FC has not gone unnoticed, earning praise from a particularly observant analyst of Ligue 1.

Having returned to the plans of the Algerian national team after a long absence, Ilan Kebbal continues to make his mark at the beginning of the season. The attacking midfielder for Paris FC once again delivered a notable performance against Strasbourg on Saturday at the Jean-Bouin Stadium, notably scoring a goal that showcased his technical range.

Starting for the fifth consecutive time in Ligue 1, Kebbal quickly made his presence felt. In the 18th minute, the Algerian skillfully took advantage of a favorable opportunity following a mistake by the Strasbourg defense. Receiving a pass from Lassine Sinayoko, he quickly assessed the situation before beating the rush of Filip Jörgensen.

Rather than opting for power, the 28-year-old chose subtlety. With his left foot, he delicately lobbed the ball over the Danish goalkeeper to score his team's first goal.

However, beyond this achievement, it is Kebbal's overall impact that has drawn attention. Since the start of the league, the Parisian playmaker has been consistently included in the starting eleven. He had already provided two assists during the victory against Nice and contributed to the spectacular win a few days later against Olympique de Marseille.

This consistency has not gone unnoticed by Daniel Riolo. After the match against Strasbourg, the RMC Sport journalist named Kebbal as his “Player of the Weekend,” highlighting his ability to create dangerous situations: “Every time he touches the ball, his passes are extremely threatening. He injects vibrant energy into this team.”

Strong praise comes as Kebbal has just returned to the Algerian national team. Called up by Brahim Hemdani for the upcoming gathering, the Paris FC player arrives with particularly promising momentum. His start to the season, marked so far by one goal and one assist in Ligue 1, allows him to make a return to the forefront.

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