Maza outshines stars of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain

Algerian star Ibrahim Maza, a player for Bayer 04 Leverkusen, continues to attract attention in German stadiums, having secured his place among the most prominent young talents in terms of playing minutes in the top five European leagues during the 2026-2027 season, surpassing several notable names.

This achievement confirms the rising status of the 20-year-old, who has become one of the most prominent Arab talents currently, having established himself strongly with Bayer 04 Leverkusen since joining the team in July 2025, coming from Hertha Berlin for 12 million euros.

According to 'Transfermarkt', Maza ranks eleventh on the list, having recorded 1097 minutes of participation during the current season, which confirms the coaching staff's confidence in his abilities and importance within the German team's ranks.

Lamine Yamal, the winger from FC Barcelona, tops the ranking with a total of 1355 minutes, followed by Ruben Riiser, the goalkeeper from RC Lens, with 1350 minutes. Meanwhile, Jacopo Ramon, a player from Como, came in third after participating in 1291 minutes.

Ibrahim Maza has recorded impressive numbers with Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

The Algerian star has played 14 matches with Bayer 04 Leverkusen in various competitions this season, scoring 4 goals and providing 4 assists, with a total of 1097 minutes played, continuing to deliver impressive performances that enhance his status among the top rising talents in Europe.

The player's market value has notably risen to €50 million, with potential interest from major clubs like Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Ibrahim Maza has excelled in the rankings ahead of several prominent players, including Dean Huysing, a defender for Real Madrid, who ranked seventeenth with 1,042 minutes, and Jude Bellingham, a player for Borussia Dortmund, in eighteenth place with 1,038 minutes, alongside Warren Zaïre-Emery, a talent from Paris Saint-Germain, who came in twentieth after participating in 1,016 minutes.