Kenza Dali is a French professional football player who plays as a midfielder for San Diego Wave FC and the France national team.
She began playing football at age five.
She joined her first team after being noticed at her cousin’s match playing with a ball on the sideline.
She was the only girl in her team and wasn't accepted by opposing teams which helped her become stronger both physically and mentally.
She was recruited by Lyon when she was 15 years old.
She is of Algerian descent.
To clear her mind from football and to help her reset, she likes to read books that aren't related to sports.
She looked up to Ronaldinho for his joy when she was little, now Kevin De Bruyne for inspiration as a midfielder.
She has a large collection of sneakers. She calls herself a sneaker addict.
Kenza Dali advocates for eliminating the distinction between men’s and women’s football, emphasizing that female athletes should be judged solely on their skills and competence, not their appearance. She believes in the importance of vocal advocacy for equality and rights in sports.
| Nike Football |
| UEFA Women's Champions League | 1× |
| PremiĂ©re Ligue | 5× |
| Coupe de France FĂ©minine | 2× |
| Tournoi de France | 3× |
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2025
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present
|
San Diego Wave | ||
|
2022
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2025
|
Aston Villa | 54 | 8 |
|
2021
-
2022
|
Everton | 27 | 1 |
|
2019
-
2021
|
West Ham United | 38 | 10 |
|
2018
-
2019
|
Dijon | 19 | 9 |
|
2017
-
2018
|
Lille (loan) | 10 | 1 |
|
2016
-
2018
|
Lyon | 6 | 1 |
|
2011
-
2016
|
Paris Saint-Germain | 123 | 44 |
|
2010
-
2011
|
Rodez | 24 | 3 |
|
2009
-
2010
|
Lyon | 1 | 0 |
| International Stats | |||
|
2014
-
present
|
France | 75 | 13 |
|
2014
-
2018
|
France U23 | 8 | 4 |
|
2012
-
|
France U20 | 2 | 0 |
|
2009
-
|
France U19 | 7 | 3 |
|
2007
-
2008
|
France U17 | 5 | 3 |
