With BVB since
Ramy
Bensebaini
Defender
5
30.06.23
Birthday
16.04.95 (31)
Nationality
Algeria
Ramy Bensebaini
Youth and Senior Career
Ramy Bensebaini was born on April 16, 1995, in Constantine, Algeria's third-largest city, and showed a talent for football from an early age. At 12 years old, he joined the renowned academy of Algiers-based Paradou AC. The club's development philosophy is famous for its unconventional elements, such as barefoot training and even sessions without a goalkeeper – all of it to foster strong ball control, creativity, and tactical awareness.
At 19, Bensebaini made the jump to Europe, joining Belgian first division side Lierse SK. His path then led him to French outfits Montpellier HSC and Stade Rennais. While at Rennes, he enjoyed one of the highlights of his club career up to that point, as he won the domestic cup. After scoring the decisive goal in the semifinal against Olympique Lyonnais, the defender kept his cool in the final against Paris Saint-Germain, converting from the spot during the penalty shootout.
In the summer of 2019, Bensebaini signed with Borussia Mönchengladbach and logged his first Bundesliga minutes. Over the course of four years, he would amass 95 competitive appearances for the foals, score 19 goals, and assist on another nine. His attacking threat and his versatility were two of the main reasons he stood out among the league’s defenders.
Previous Clubs
Period | Club |
Since 07/2023 | Borussia Dortmund |
08/2019 – 06/2023 | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
07/2016 – 08/2019 | Stade Rennais |
07/2015 – 06/2016 | Montpellier HSC |
07/2014 – 06/2015 | Lierse SK |
07/2007 – 06/2014 | Paradou AC |
07/2005 – 06/2007 | CS Constantine |
Ramy Bensebaini at BVB
Ramy Bensebaini has donned the Borussia Dortmund crest since July 2023. After a brief settling-in period, the Algeria international emerged as a core member of the squad, earning respect through his ability to win the ball, his technical skills, and his tactical versatility. Whether as a left back or at the center of the defense, his priority is always to be of service to the group.
Bensebaini is highly regarded as a straightforward, reliable and hardworking player. In recent years, his rate of duels won has consistently been above 50 percent.
Among the defender’s most notable qualities is his technique on the ball. He is exceptionally confident controlling passes and bringing down high balls. Not known to whip countless crosses into the box, or as a traditional wingback who runs up and down the line, he prefers a more elegant style and finds his way forward through clever combination play. In 2025-26, Ramy Bensebaini also rediscovered his scoring touch, as he bagged seven goals in addition to serving up three helpers.
BVB Stats*
Category | Total |
Appearances | 106 |
Goals | 10 |
Assists | 11 |
Yellow cards | 23 |
Ejections for second yellow | 2 |
Red cards | – |
*Through the 2025-26 season
Videos and Highlight Clips
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International Career
Ramy Bensebaini has been a regular with Algeria’s senior squad since his debut in January 2017. "It gives me a real sense of pride," he said during a 2025 interview with BVB’s members’ magazine, BORUSSIA. “From the time I first started playing, I always worked hard for my goal of becoming part of the national team."
The highlight of Bensebaini’s international career thus far came in 2019, as Algeria made history by winning its second-ever Africa Cup of Nations. In reflecting on his side’s triumph, the defender said, "It’s a memory that will stay with me forever. We were nearly unbeatable in that tournament. We went there to play attractive football, and we always knew we would win."
Ramy Bensebaini was a key player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring in all four matches as Algeria reached the round of 32.
Ramy Bensebaini’s Career Honors
- 2019 Africa Cup of Nations winner (Algeria)
- 2019 Coupe de France winner (Rennes)
Ramy Bensebaini in German Sign Language (DGS)
In collaboration with DEAF BVB Fanclub e. V., unique sign language names were developed for Borussia Dortmund’s players. The following clip demonstrates Ramy Bensebaini’s sign language name.