Adel Taarabt

• Full name: Adel Taarabt
• Date of birth: May 24, 1989
• Place of birth: Fez, Morocco
• Nationality: Moroccan (also holds French citizenship)
• Playing position: Attacking midfielder / Winger
• Notable club: S.L. Benfica

Career summary related to Benfica and surrounding clubs

• Adel Taarabt began his senior career in France with Lens after rising through youth systems in France and Belgium.
• He joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2007 but spent several seasons on loan in the Championship, most notably at Queens Park Rangers (QPR), where he became a standout performer.
• In January 2011 Benfica signed Taarabt from Tottenham Hotspur. He struggled for regular first-team opportunities at Benfica and subsequently returned to QPR on loan for the 2011–12 season.
• Taarabt later completed a permanent move back to QPR in 2012, where he enjoyed strong spells including helping the club gain promotion to the Premier League (2013–14). After further career moves, he played for clubs including Fulham, Genoa, and Italian lower-division sides.

International career

• Taarabt represented Morocco at senior international level. He featured in qualifying and friendly matches for the Moroccan national team, including appearances around the early 2010s.

Playing style and reputation

• Technically gifted with strong dribbling, flair and creativity; often used as a playmaker or wide attacker.
• At times praised for his individual skill but criticized for inconsistency and work-rate by some coaches and pundits.

Notes

• Specific statistics (appearances/goals for Benfica and exact dates) vary by source; for match-by-match stats, consult official club records or reputable databases such as Transfermarkt, Soccerway or the Benfica archives.