It’s official: 20-year-old winger Matthéo Guendez has received his first call-up with Algeria U23. The young talent will make his international debut against Mauritania on June 5 and 9. A highly anticipated first step for one of Algeria’s most exciting emerging prospects.
Matthéo Guendez takes a significant step in his young career by joining the Algeria U23 squad for the upcoming double header against Mauritania. At just 20 years old, the winger becomes part of an ambitious Fennecs project aimed at building a competitive team for future continental and Olympic competitions. His call-up further illustrates the Algerian Football Federation’s growing success in attracting dual-national talents developed within European football academies.
With the two fixtures against Mauritania on June 5 and 9, Guendez will have his first real opportunity to impress and carve out a place in the Algeria U23 setup. His profile as a quick, technically gifted winger fits perfectly into what the young Fennecs are looking for as they build toward future tournaments. Algerian fans will be watching closely — these two matches could mark the start of a long and exciting international journey for the talented youngster.