El Mehdi Benabid is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. Born on January 24, 1996, in Morocco, Benabid has spent most of his career in the Moroccan domestic league. He has been known for his shot-stopping abilities and command of the penalty area. While not as internationally recognized as some of his peers, Benabid has been a reliable presence for his club teams and has occasionally been called up to the Moroccan national team setup. His career has primarily been associated with clubs in the Botola Pro, Morocco's top-tier league.