Achraf Bencharki (; born 24 September 1994) is a Moroccan professional footballer who is currently playing for Egyptian Premier League club Al Ahly. He can be deployed as a left winger or as a forward.
Born in Oulad Zbair, Morocco, Bencharki began his career at Maghreb de Fès where he joined the first team for the 2014âÂÂ15 season. In the 2015âÂÂ16 season, he scored 9 goals in 27 matches.
In 2016, he moved to Wydad Casablanca for a reported transfer fee of 300 million Moroccan dirham. He helped the club win the 2017 CAF Champions League and qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup. He was praised for his performances in the CAF Champions League and was widely considered the best player of the competitions's final.
In January 2018, Bencharki joined Saudi Professional League club Al-Hilal for a $9 million transfer fee.
In August 2018, he joined Ligue 2 club RC Lens on loan for the 2018âÂÂ19 season.
In July 2019, Bencharki joined Egyptian Premier League side Zamalek SC on a three-year contract. On 18 October 2020, he scored the only goal in 1âÂÂ0 away win for Zamalek SC over Raja Casablanca in the 2019âÂÂ20 CAF Champions League semi-finals.
Bencharki signed with Qatari side Al-Rayyan in 2023, before returning to Egypt to join Al-Ahly in January 2025.
Bencharki played for the Morocco national under-23 team and under 21 team having previously played for their under-20 team.
Bencharki represented Morocco in the 2018 African Nations Championship, helping his country to achieve the first chan title for Morocco. He scored his first goal for Morocco against Mauritania in a 4âÂÂ0 victory.
Wydad Casablanca
Al Hilal
Zamalek
Al Ahly
Morocco A
Individual