Former French national team striker Wissam Ben Yedder, 35, will face trial for rape, attempted rape and sexual assault, according to the investigating judge’s decision in Nice this Monday (3). The case, originating in 2023, involves accusations from two young women who the Ben Yedder brothers met at a party near Monaco. The Nice Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the referral to the departmental criminal court, where the defendants could face up to 15 years in prison.
Wissam’s brother, Sabri Ben Yedder, is also in the case for rape and sexual assault. The investigations began after complaints from the victims, who reported the facts to the local police. The judge followed the prosecution’s recommendation and expanded the cartoons against Wissam.
- Main charges: rape and sexual assault for both brothers.
- Additional for Wissam: attempted rape.
- Location of crime: region close to Monaco, in 2023.
- Maximum penalty: 15 years in prison.
Ben Yedder, who played 19 matches for the French national team and scored three goals, has had recent legal controversies. These episodes overshadow his career, marked by victorious spells at Sevilla and Monaco.
Recent criminal record
In September 2025, the Nice correctional court sentenced Wissam Ben Yedder to pay a fine of 90 thousand euros for psychological violence against his wife, with whom he initiated a divorce. The decision came after analyzing the evidence presentedby the prosecution.
In autumn 2024, another trial in Nice resulted in a two-year suspended prison sentence for sexual assault against a young girl. Ben Yedder appealed the sentence, which included a ban on contact with the victim.