Nabil Bentaleb: Return to the square after cardiac arrest!

Nabil Bentaleb: Return to the square after cardiac arrest!

The former Schalke professional Nabil Bentaleb can finally breathe a sigh of relief: after a severe cardiac arrest last summer, the Algerier received the green light for its return to the soccer field. The 30-year-old midfielder of the French club OSC Lille can now play again in Ligue 1 after a pacemaker was used. According to Laola1 , Lille President Olivier Létang expressed his joy in the life of the player. "It is a real pleasure for Nabil and his family, especially from a personal and human perspective, to get this message," he said.

a long struggle for return

Bentalbs Return is the result of a long and difficult recovery phase in which fears and doubts have been overcome. Now the optimism has returned that the player can soon do what he loves the most: play football. Last season Bentaleb played 34 games for Lille and was also active in two World Cup qualifiers for the Algerian national team before the cardiac arrest threw him out of the track in June 2024. As transfer market was initially misunderstood as a general discomfort, which made the situation even more difficult.

Although the state of health now allows a return, it remains unclear when Bentaleb will be back on the pitch. His contract at Lille runs until summer 2026, and fans and family hope that he can soon be able to run out in full form. The positive news not only represents a personal victory for the player, but also offers hope for many others who have been similar.