PRIOR TO UCF
- Played for FC Metz II, a team in the fourth tier of French soccer
- Earned one start in four appearnaces 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.”