Introduction
Achraf Bencharki (Arabic: أشرف بنشرقي; born 24 September 1994) is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays for Egyptian Club Zamalek SC. He can be deployed as a left winger or as a forward.
Club career
Born in Taza, Morocco, Bencharki began his career at Maghreb de Fès where he joined the first team for the 2014–15 season. In the 2015–16 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 2018–19 season.
In July 2019, Bencharki joined Egyptian Premier League side Zamalek SC on a three-year contract.
International career
Bencharki played for the Morocco national under-23 team and under 21 team having previously played for their under-20 team.
International goals
- Scores and results list Morocco's goal tally first.
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 13 January 2018 | Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca, Morocco |  Mauritania |
4–0 | 4–0 | 2018 African Nations Championship |
Honours
Wydad Casablanca
- Botola: 2016–17
- CAF Champions League: 2017
Al Hilal
- Saudi Professional League: 2017–18
- Saudi Super Cup: 2018
Zamalek
- Egypt Cup: 2018–19
- Egyptian Super Cup: 2019–20
- CAF Super Cup: 2020
Morocco A'
- African Nations Championship: 2018