Maghnes Akliouche (born 25 February 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Monaco and the France national team.
Akliouche made his professional debut for Monaco on 16 October 2021, coming on as a substitute in a 2âÂÂ0 loss away against Lyon. On 7 January 2023, he scored his first senior goal against Rodez AF during the Coupe de France. Later that year, on 13 August, he netted his first Ligue 1 goal in a 4âÂÂ2 away win over Clermont.
On 19 September 2024, Akliouche made his UEFA Champions League debut, scoring a goal in a 2âÂÂ1 win over Barcelona.
Born in France, Akliouche holds both French and Algerian nationalities. He was a member of the France Olympic squad that won the silver medal on home soil in 2024.
He received his first call-up to the France senior team in August 2025, ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Iceland. On 5 September 2025, he made his first senior international appearance, coming off the bench against Ukraine in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. Later that year, on 16 November, he scored his first international goal in a 3âÂÂ1 away win over Azerbaijan during the same World Cup qualification.
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