Tawfik Bentayeb is making a growing impact at RSC Anderlecht, with Belgian newspaper DH Les Sports describing the Moroccan forward as the team's saviour after his decisive contributions in their last three Belgian Pro League matches.
he former Mohammed VI Football Academy graduate has scored in each of those games, helping the Brussels club maintain its momentum and demonstrating why his finishing ability has become such a valuable asset.
According to the Belgian publication, Anderlecht may not have secured all three victories without his goals.
Three Games, Three Goals
Bentayeb's recent scoring run has attracted particular attention because of the limited number of opportunities he has needed to find the net.
DH Les Sports highlighted the striker's remarkable efficiency, noting that his performances have made him one of Anderlecht's most decisive attacking players.
The report also compared his finishing statistics with those of some of the biggest names in world football, including Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal.
Alongside Belgian forward Adriano Bertaccini, the Moroccan has reportedly been more efficient in front of goal over the period analysed.
Finishing Beyond the Expected Numbers
The underlying statistics make the forward's recent form even more impressive.
Across his last three league appearances, Bentayeb recorded 1.19 expected goals (xG) but scored three times, more than twice the number suggested by the quality of his chances.
Expected goals measure the likelihood of a shot resulting in a goal based on factors such as its location and circumstances. Outperforming that figure over a short run highlights the striker's ability to convert limited opportunities.
For Anderlecht, that clinical edge has proved crucial in closely contested matches.
A Relentless Work Rate
His contribution extends well beyond scoring.
According to DH Les Sports, the Moroccan covers approximately 11 kilometres per 90 minutes and completes close to 12 sprints per 90 minutes.
Those figures reflect the physical effort he brings to Anderlecht's attacking play. Rather than remaining close to the opposition's goal, he drops deeper, presses defenders and works to help his team regain possession.
That willingness to contribute away from the penalty area gives Anderlecht another dimension in attack, allowing the forward to combine defensive effort with decisive finishing.
Making Every Shot Count
Bentayeb's shooting efficiency is another defining feature of his performances.
The Belgian report cites a 30% overall shot-conversion rate, meaning he has scored with approximately three out of every ten attempts.
His recent run has been even more productive: three goals from eight shots across his last three matches, equivalent to a conversion rate of 37.5%.
Those numbers underline a striker who does not necessarily need a high volume of chances to influence a game.
From Troyes to Anderlecht
The 21-year-old joined Anderlecht during the summer from French club Troyes in a deal worth €4.5 million, including bonuses.
He arrived in Belgium after an outstanding campaign in Ligue 2, where he finished as the division's top scorer with 20 goals.
That record established him as one of the competition's most productive forwards and helped pave the way for his move to a club with ambitions of competing at the top of Belgian football.
A Moroccan Striker Making His Mark
Bentayeb's early performances suggest that his scoring instincts are translating well to his new surroundings.
His combination of movement, pressing, physical commitment and clinical finishing has already made him an important attacking option for Anderlecht.
If he maintains this level of efficiency, the Moroccan forward could become an increasingly influential figure in the club's campaign, and another name for Moroccan football supporters to follow closely in Europe.