Omar Benzerga
Omar Benzerga (Arabic: عمر بن زرقة; born 13 March 1990) is an Algerian footballer who plays for SO Châtellerault.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 13 March 1990 | ||
Place of birth | Châtellerault, France | ||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Right midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | SO Châtellerault | ||
Youth career | |||
–2005 | Châtellerault | ||
2005–2010 | Lille | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2012 | Nantes | 3 | (0) |
2012–2013 | JSM Béjaïa | 0 | (0) |
2013–2014 | Mouscron-Péruwelz | 0 | (0) |
2014–2016 | JS Saoura | ||
2016–2017 | ASM Oran | 10 | (0) |
2017– | SO Châtellerault | ||
National team | |||
–2007 | France U17 | ||
2009–2011 | Algeria U23 | 4 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18 September 2017 |
Club career
On 14 June 2010, Benzerga signed a four-year contract with Ligue 2 side FC Nantes, joining on a free transfer from Lille OSC.[1]
On 31 July 2010, Benzerga made his professional debut, starting for Nantes in their Coupe de la Ligue game against Boulogne.[2] A week later, on 9 August 2010, he made his league debut for Nantes in the opening game of the 2010–11 Ligue 2 season against Le Mans starting the game before being subbed off in the 67th minute.[3] On 16 June 2012, he was fired by his club Nantes and banned for three years by the French Football Federation.[4]
International career
Benzerga played for the French Under-17 National Team participating in the 2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship where France reached the semi-finals. Benzerga started all four of France's games at the competition.
However, in September 2009, Benzerga was called up to the Algerian Under-23 National Team for a 10-day training camp in Beaucaire, France.[5] He was called up again for another training camp in Alger in December 2009.[6]
References
- Nantes : Benzerga arrive. Mercato365.com (14 June 2010). Retrieved on 16 June 2012.
- Coupe de la Ligue : Boulogne Côte d'Opale / FC Nantes – 1er tour – Feuille de match:. Lfp.fr. Retrieved on 16 June 2012.
- Ligue 2 : FC Nantes / Le Mans FC – 1ere journee – Feuille de match. Lfp.fr. Retrieved on 16 June 2012.
- Foot – Justice: Benzerga suspendu deux ans. Lequipe.fr (18 May 2012). Retrieved on 16 June 2012.
- EN Espoirs: L'EN en regroupement à Beaucaire. Dzfoot.com (14 September 2009). Retrieved on 21 April 2015.
- "Equipe Nationale Olympique]. Faf.dz". Archived from the original on 4 March 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
External links
- Omar Benzerga at Soccerway