Abdelmalek Cherrad: profile
Abdelmalek Cherrad (born 14 January 1981 in La Tronche, France) is a retired Algerian footballer who played as a forward.
Cherrad made the step into senior football with OGC Nice in 1998. He played for 10 clubs in 5 countries between 1998 and 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at OGC Nice (1998–2004): 77 appearances and 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 169 appearances and 28 goals.
At international level, Cherrad represented Algeria (2003–2007), earning 18 caps and scoring 7 goals. Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Niger on 14 November 2003 (World Cup Qualification).
La Tronche has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Hamadi Ayari and Guillaume Bemenou.
Eligibility explained: Why does Abdelmalek Cherrad play for Algeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2003 – aged 22 (match)
- Club career
- 1998–2013 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: France, Belgium, Tunisia, Algeria and Portugal
- Club goals per game
- 0.17 (28 in 169)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 83% of Algerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Grenoble Foot 38 (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Thabang Matuludi, Abdelaziz Ahanfouf and Yann Gboho (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2004 |  OGC Nice |
Ligue 1 | 77 | 9 |
| 2000–2001 | AS Cannes |
Championnat National 1 | 13 | 3 |
| 2004 |  KAA Gent |
Belgian Pro League | 5 | 2 |
| 2004 |  Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | KAA Gent |
Belgian Pro League | 5 | 2 |
| 2005 | SC Bastia |
Ligue 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005–2007 | SC Bastia |
Ligue 2 | 21 | 7 |
| 2007–2008 |  MC Algiers |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 10 | 2 |
| 2008–2009 | SC Bastia |
Ligue 2 | 14 | 2 |
| 2009 | AC Arles |
dissolution | 9 | 1 |
| 2010–2011 |  C.S. Marítimo |
Primeira Liga | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | C.F. Os Belenenses |
Liga Portugal 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012–2013 | Grenoble Foot 38 |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| Total | 169 | 28 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2007 | Algeria |
Senior | 18 | 7 |
International goals (4)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Nov 2003 | Algeria 6–0 Niger | 16 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 14 Nov 2003 | Algeria 6–0 Niger | 22 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 8 Feb 2004 | Morocco 3–1 Algeria | 84 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 20 Jun 2004 | Zimbabwe 1–1 Algeria | 3 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Abdelmalek Cherrad?
Abdelmalek Cherrad was born on 14 January 1981, which makes him 45 years old.
Where was Abdelmalek Cherrad born?
Abdelmalek Cherrad was born in La Tronche, France.
Which national team does Abdelmalek Cherrad play for?
Abdelmalek Cherrad played international football for Algeria. He has 18 caps and 7 goals on record.
Which clubs has Abdelmalek Cherrad played for?
Abdelmalek Cherrad's recorded clubs are OGC Nice, AS Cannes, KAA Gent, Espérance Sportive de Tunis, SC Bastia, MC Algiers, AC Arles, C.S. Marítimo, C.F. Os Belenenses and Grenoble Foot 38.
How tall is Abdelmalek Cherrad?
Abdelmalek Cherrad is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Abdelmalek Cherrad play?
Abdelmalek Cherrad played as a forward.
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