Houssem Aouar has marked a strong return from injury by delivering consistent and technically impressive performances for Al Ittihad Club.
The midfielder scored his sixth goal of the season against Al Sadd SC on 17 January 2026 during the eighth round of the AFC Champions Elite League, making him joint top scorer of the tournament alongside Adil Boulbina and ahead of Karim Benzema, who has four goals.
Aouar’s season began under challenging circumstances. The Algerian international suffered an injury during training with the national team just days before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which disrupted his campaign.
Since returning to full fitness, he has quickly re-established himself as one of Al Ittihad’s key players.
In 21 appearances this season, the former Olympique Lyonnais midfielder has contributed 11 decisive actions, combining goals and assists, highlighting his influence in the team.
Known for his technical ability, vision, and power in midfield, Aouar has impressed with his consistency and capacity to change matches.
His resurgence has also drawn the attention of the Algeria national football team coaching staff.
Continued strong performances could see him recalled for the March international window or even secure a place in the squad for the upcoming World Cup, where Algeria will be looking to field their strongest team.
Aouar’s performances underline his return to form and his ability to perform at a high level in domestic and continental competitions, reinforcing his reputation as a technically gifted and decisive midfielder.
