Monsef Bakrar (born 13 January 2001) is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Egyptian Premier League club Al Ahly and the Algeria national team.

Club career

On 20 July 2022, Bakrar signed a one-year contract with Istra. On 11 July 2023, Bakrar signed a 3+1⁄2-year deal with Major League Soccer side New York City FC.

On 1 August 2025, Bakrar returned to Croatia, signing a multi-year contract with Dinamo Zagreb.

On July 28, officially announced the signing of the player, who had been recommended by Amr. Following an evaluation by the club's scouting committee, there was unanimous agreement that the club should enter negotiations to secure his signing.

International career

Bakrar made his debut for the senior Algeria national team on 22 March 2024, in a friendly against Bolivia.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 13 May 2026

Appearances and goals by club, season, and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
ES Sétif2020–21Algerian Ligue 1173—31—204
2021–22Algerian Ligue 1216—90—306
Total389—121—5010
Istra 19612022–23Croatian Football League31820——338
New York City FC2023MLS103——31134
2024MLS28400—70354
2025MLS21210——222
Total59910—1017010
Dinamo Zagreb2025–26Croatian Football League28104592—4017
Career total156367521310119445

International

As of match played 31 December 2025

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Algeria202440
202530
Total70

Honours

Dinamo Zagreb

Individual

  • New York City FC Player of the Month: August 2023
  • HNL Team of the Season (Second Team): 2025–26

See also

External links

  • at Soccerway