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Ji-woo Benali
GK · Goalkeeper #1 On Loan Professional · 1st division

Ji-woo Benali

📍 Germany · 🎂 19 yrs · 🛡️ 1. FC Köln (Cologne) · 🏆 Bundesliga · 💶 €11.2m
Languages: German Portuguese
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

1. FC Köln

Cologne, Germany

Bundesliga · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • VfB Stuttgart Germany · Bundesliga · Professional
  • Newcastle United England · Premier League · Professional
  • Atlético Madrid Spain · La Liga · Elite

Player Bio

Ji-woo Benali is a right-footed goalkeeper at 1. FC Köln (Cologne). Speaks German, Portuguese. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

Shot-stopperSweeper-keeper

Key attributes

Pace81
Shooting59
Passing91
Dribbling72
Defending99
Physical98

Player radar

Pace 81 Shooting 59 Passing 91 Dribbling 72 Defending 99 Physical 98

AI Profile Rating

95

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace81
Shooting59
Passing91
Dribbling72
Defending99
Physical98

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.00
Assists / 900.00
G+A0

📈 Market value trend

Now €11.2M
€4M 2021 €5.6M 2022 €7.2M 2023 €9.2M 2024 €11.2M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    1. FC Köln24 apps · 0 goals
  • 2023–24
    1. FC Köln II18 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€11.2m ↑ €1.98m
Foot
Right
Height
191 cm
Agent
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
May 2025 1. FC Köln II → 1. FC Köln Free
Apr 2024 Youth academy → 1. FC Köln II €4.48m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Jun 16, 2026

Full report
Performance score
90
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
21% Low

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Passing, Defending.
  • Development areas: Shooting.
  • Strong fit for Goalkeeper role (fit score 95).
  • Performance metrics exceed Goalkeeper average by 8 points overall.
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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