Who is Ibrahim Maza? Age, club, position and stats
Ibrahim Maza, born in Berlin on 24 November 2005, is Bayer Leverkusen’s number 30 and an Algeria international at 20. He has started all nine of his Bundesliga games in 2026/27, with three goals and three assists, and added a goal in the Europa League.
Player profile
| Full name | Ibrahim Maza |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 November 2005 (20 years old) |
| Place of birth | Berlin, Germany |
| Nationality | Algeria |
| Club | Bayer Leverkusen |
| League | Bundesliga |
| Position | Attacking midfielder |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Height | 180 cm |
| Shirt no. | 30 |
| Contract | 30 June 2030 |
| Youth internationals | Germany U19 |
| Senior caps | 24 (Cezayir, 3 gol; 6 Ekim 2026 itibarıyla) |
Who is Ibrahim Maza?
Maza came through Hertha BSC’s academy, scoring five goals in 16 U17 games and nine in 22 at U19, before making his way into the first team in 2023 and joining Leverkusen in June 2025. He scored nine times in 51 senior games for Hertha and has nine goals in 58 appearances for Leverkusen. He played three times for Germany’s U19s (one goal) before choosing Algeria; his senior debut came in October 2024 and he has 24 caps and three goals as of 6 October 2026, including 13 appearances this year.
Position and profile
He is right-footed and a natural attacking midfielder, though FotMob also lists defensive and central midfield, both wings and striker. That range matches the image of a free-roaming No.10 who operates in the half-spaces and between the lines. At 1.80m, he is about average for the role and his value comes from what he does with the ball rather than in the air.
2026/27 form against last season
In the Bundesliga he has started nine of nine games, played 778 minutes, scored three, set up three and averages 7.62 on FotMob. UEFA record three Europa League appearances and 196 minutes with one goal, and he played 45 minutes in the DFB-Pokal win at Nürnberg.
The standout games: a goal in the 4-0 win at Lech Poznań on 15 October (FotMob 8.7), a goal and an assist in the 2-1 win over Freiburg on 18 October (8.5), a goal in the 4-2 home defeat by Stuttgart on 31 October (8.4) and an assist in the 2-1 win at Köln on 8 November. Last season he had three Bundesliga goals and four assists in 28 games (Bundesliga.com lists 27), two DFB-Pokal goals in four games and no goals in 12 Champions League appearances. FotMob’s June 2026 snapshot gave him 5.34 xG and 4.45 xA, which may include other competitions; if so, he underperformed his underlying numbers, and this year he has already matched that goal tally in nine games.
Season statistics
| Season / competition | Apps (starts) | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 · Bundesliga | 9 (9) | 778 | 3 | 3 |
| 2026/27 · UEFA Avrupa Ligi | 3 | 196 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026/27 · DFB-Pokal | 1 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025/26 · Bundesliga | 28 | — | 3 | 4 |
| 2025/26 · DFB-Pokal | 4 | — | 2 | — |
| 2025/26 · UEFA Şampiyonlar Ligi | 12 | — | 0 | — |
Further metrics
- 2026/27 Bundesliga: Yellow cards: 3; FotMob average rating: 7.62 (FotMob — Ibrahim Maza)
- 2025/26 Bundesliga: xG (FotMob, June 2026 snapshot): 5.34; xA (FotMob, June 2026 snapshot): 4.45 (wikipedia/bundesliga.com/fotmob)
How does he play?
The evidence points to an attacking midfielder who gets into the box and also provides the final pass, which fits his dual output against Lech and Freiburg. We could not find reliable data on passing, pressing or duels, so we make no firm claim about his build-up role or pressing. Strengths: right-footed finishing, final-third passing, a regular starter, international experience. Areas to watch: output relative to chance quality, bookings (three yellows already) and physical profile in the air.
How does he look in Football Manager 2027?
Football Manager 2027 lists him as a Leverkusen central/attacking midfielder with current ability 146, potential 168, an in-game value of £83m and a contract to 2030. That is game data, not a real-world performance indicator or price.
Football Manager 2027 game data
| FM27 club | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|
| FM27 position | M C, AM RLC |
| Current / potential ability (CA/PA) | 146 / 168 |
| In-game value | £83m |
The values in this box are game data and do not describe real match performance. His FM27 club is not necessarily his real club. Source: Football Manager 2027 database via sortitoutsi.net.
Could he suit a Turkish Süper Lig side?
A move is not financially realistic today. He is a first-choice starter at a Bundesliga club with a contract to 2030, and we found no reliable valuation, so we name no Anatolian club. As a profile, a free No.10 who links play and arrives late in the box could suit a side that wants to play through the half-spaces, but that is possible tactical fit, not reported interest.
GegenSports fit note
| Likely role | Free-roaming No.10 |
|---|---|
| Assessment label | Not financially realistic |
This note is an editorial assessment of possible tactical fit, not a report of any verified transfer talks.
GegenSports verdict
Maza has become a regular at Leverkusen and is converting that role into goals and assists. The profile is worth tracking; we still need detailed passing and defensive data, plus clarity on his place in Algeria’s squad.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ibrahim Maza?
He was born on 24 November 2005 and is 20 as of 11 November 2026.
Where is Ibrahim Maza from?
Berlin, Germany. He plays for Algeria.
Which club does Ibrahim Maza play for?
Bayer Leverkusen, wearing number 30, with a contract reported to run to 2030.
What position does Ibrahim Maza play?
Right-footed attacking midfielder who can also play deeper or wider.
How many goals has Ibrahim Maza scored in 2026/27?
Three goals and three assists in nine Bundesliga games and one Europa League goal as of 11 November 2026.
Sources and data date
- FotMob — Ibrahim Maza
- UEFA.com — Ibrahim Maza Europa League statistics
- Wikipedia — Ibrahim Maza
- Bundesliga.com — Ibrahim Maza
- Wikimedia Commons — Ibrahim Maza (CC0)
Last checked: 11 November 2026. Figures run up to the date shown; league, cup, European and international numbers are kept separate.
Photo: Shawarmael7alouin, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
