Reda Belahyane
Reda Belahyane is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Lazio. Born in France, he plays for the Morocco national team.
Club career
Belahyane is a youth product of Olympique Pantin, Aubervilliers, Red Star and Montfermeil FC before joining Nice's youth side in 2019. On 20 October 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Nice. He made his professional debut with Nice as a late substitute in a 1–1 Ligue 1 tie with Auxerre on 3 March 2023. He made his full debut against Brest, playing 90 minutes in a 1–0 win.On 25 January 2024, Nice announced Belahyane's transfer to Hellas Verona in Italy.
On 3 February 2025, Belahyane moved to Lazio. He made his debut off the bench 40 minutes through a 0–0 draw with Venezia.
International career
Born in France, Belahyane is of Moroccan descent. He was part of the France U18s that won the 2022 Mediterranean Games football tournament.On 2 October 2024 he received his first call-up with the Moroccan national team. Belahyane made his debut for the Morocco national team on 15 October 2024 in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification game against Central African Republic.