Belgian side Genk are being linked with a move for Hannover 96 U17 attacking midfielder Youssef Ben Said.
The 16-year-old, who holds both Tunisian and German nationality, is currently on the books of Hannover’s U17s and wears the number 10 shirt in the U17 Nachwuchsliga – Liga A. Data from transfer specialists Transfermarkt lists the speculation as a rumour with the probability of a deal still marked as “?”, underlining that talks, if any, remain at an early stage.
Ben Said’s contractual situation at Hannover is not publicly disclosed, with no start date or expiry date registered. That has fuelled discussion that he could, in theory, become available as a free agent in future windows if no long-term agreement is formalised, adding another layer of intrigue to any prospective switch to the Jupiler Pro League.
Born on 28 June 2009, Ben Said has been deployed primarily as an attacking midfielder, featuring through the middle for Hannover 96 U17 and being listed simply as “Midfield – Attacking Midfield”. There are no previous clubs recorded in his senior or academy history beyond his current side.
Transfermarkt currently shows no official market value for the teenager, a common position for players at this age and level, but that has not prevented interest from Genk, a club with a strong track record of nurturing young talent before moving them on to Europe’s top leagues.
No detailed recent match statistics, scorelines or standout performances are recorded in the available data, but Ben Said is established enough within the Hannover U17 set-up to be recognised as part of their main youth squad.
Should a move materialise, a switch from Hannover’s academy to Genk would represent a significant early step in Ben Said’s career and could prove pivotal in shaping his development, reputation and long-term potential in European football.
