Ahmad Benali — profile summary

• Full name: Ahmad Benali
• Nationality: English-born of Libyan descent (not Sri Lankan)
• Position: Central midfielder / Attacking midfielder
• Date of birth: 11 April 1992
• Notable clubs:
  • Manchester City (youth)
  • Cesena
  • Pisa (loan)
  • Pescara
  • Crotone
  • Como
• Crotone spell: Benali joined F.C. Crotone in 2017 after spells with Pescara and played as a creative midfielder. He was part of the squad during their time in Serie A/Serie B in the late 2010s; his play helped provide chances and midfield link-up play. Exact seasons: 2017–2018 (joined Crotone on loan and then permanent arrangements followed).
• International career: Benali represents Libya at senior international level (switching from England youth eligibility). He is not a Sri Lankan international.
• Notes: Common misconceptions include incorrect national origin; Ahmad Benali was born in Manchester, England, to Libyan parents and later played for Libya internationally. There is no credible record of him being Sri Lankan.

Short career timeline (high-level)

• Youth: Manchester City academy
• 2010s: Early senior career with Cesena and loans (including Pisa)
• Mid-2010s: Pescara (notable performances)
• 2017 onward: Played for Crotone
• Later moved to Como and continued career in Italy
• International: Libya national team appearances

Sources & verification

• Club records, player databases (e.g., Transfermarkt, Soccerway)
• Press reports and Libya national team match reports