Maghnes Akliouche has been deployed in three different positions since joining Paris Saint-Germain from Monaco. The young attacking midfielder started three times in his first four official matches for the club, already showing the versatility valued by the coaching staff. In the Trophée des Champions against Lens, he was played as a false nine in a 0-1 defeat, then in the same role during the UEFA Super Cup win over Aston Villa (2-1). In Ligue 1, he featured as a right winger against Rennes (2-2 draw) and again against Lille (2-2), where he gradually moved into a more central position in the final fifteen minutes before being substituted for Dro Fernandez. According to L'Équipe Football, this ability to operate across multiple fronts makes him one of the most exposed signings of Paris Saint-Germain's recent transfer window, although his role is still being refined. A comment from Valdo01 highlights a hesitation in his game: «Il va falloir qu il se libère !». Currently, João Neves is sidelined due to injury, which could open up more playing time for Akliouche in the coming weeks, particularly in upcoming fixtures viewable on our fixtures page. His squad number and current status can be checked on our squad, while detailed performance data is available on our stats.
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Maghnes Akliouche deployed in three roles by Paris Saint-Germain
Since joining Paris Saint-Germain, Maghnes Akliouche has played as a false nine, right winger and in a more central role, highlighting his versatility despite criticism for lacking boldness in front of goal.
