SOPHOMORE (2024)
- Appeared in and started 15 of UCF's 16 matches, totaling 1,140 minutes of action.
- Scored one goal and notched one assist while recording 12 total shot attempts and five on goal.
- Assisted Emmanuel Bam's first score of the season against Mercer Aug. 22, UCF's third goal of the game in the 51st minute.
- Netted his first goal of the season against UC Irvine Sept. 6, a go-ahead score in the 49th minute assisted by Joey Mueller that would later represent the first game-winner of his career.
- Tallied a season high three shot attempts at James Madison Sept. 21.
FRESHMAN (2023)
- Appeared in each of the Knights' 16 matches, starting 14 games; totaled 1,116 minutes.
- Recorded five points on the strength of two goals and one assist.
- Registered 17 total shot attempts, including seven shots on goal.
- Notched his first collegiate point in UCF's season-opening 2-1 win at then-No. 4/9 Clemson (Top Drawer Soccer/United Soccer Coaches), coming as the primary assist on Emmanuel Bam's game-winning score in the 69th minute.
- Scored his first collegiate goal in the Knights' 5-0 win over Coastal Carolina Oct. 18, also representing the team's fourth goal of the game in the 70th minute.
- Recorded his second straight game with a goal in UCF's 3-2 win at South Carolina Oct. 22, when he gave the Knights a 1-0 lead in the 39th minute.
- Recorded a season-high three shot attempts in the Knights' 2-0 win over Georgia Southern Oct. 7.
PRIOR TO UCF
- Played for FC Metz II, a team in the fourth tier of French soccer.
- Earned one start in four appearances with the club in 2022-23.
- Enjoys playing tennis when not on the pitch.
PERSONAL
- One of three children to Kader and Vanessa Belatrache
DID YOU KNOW?
- Major: Mathematics
- Favorite pro player: Luka Modric
- Favorite pro team: Real Madrid
- Pre-match ritual: Put right boot on first
- Fun fact: Always puts right shin guard on first
- Favorite movie: Drive
- Favorite music artist: Ninho
- Favorite food: Pesto pasta
- Favorite off-day activities: Playing tennis, going to the pool
- Nicknames growing up: Yako, Yaya
- Hidden talent: Says he is the best golfer on the team
- Favorite sport (besides soccer): Tennis
“I chose UCF because it gives me a chance to continue my studies and offers a great opportunity to be drafted.”