Moroccan-origin striker knocks on national team door with hat-trick in Bundesliga

Moroccan-born striker Younes Bentaleb made a strong impression in the opening of the Bundesliga, leading Frankfurt to a thrilling 3-3 draw against hosts Union Berlin on Saturday by scoring all three of his team's goals.

Ben Taleb needed only ten minutes to open his scoring account, adding his second goal just one minute later. He made an early impact on the match, giving his team a clear attacking advantage.

The 22-year-old forward made his mark in the 67th minute, completing his hat-trick and showcasing his impressive goal-scoring instinct and ability to capitalize on opportunities inside the penalty area.

Bentaleb plays as a central striker and holds both Moroccan and German nationalities. He is contracted to Frankfurt until the summer of 2031.

This impressive performance at the start of the season has placed Ben Taleb among the names that have begun to attract attention, after he succeeded in scoring three goals during a single match in the opening round of the Bundesliga.

With this performance, Ben Taleb is knocking on the doors of the Moroccan national team under coach Mohamed Wahbi, having established himself early on as one of the names worth following.