Djamel Abdoun: profile
Djamel Abdoun (born 14 February 1986 in Montreuil, France) is a former Algerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Abdoun made the step into senior football with A.C. Ajaccio in 2003. He played for 9 clubs in 4 countries since 2003. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Nantes (2008–2010): 50 appearances and 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 175 appearances and 22 goals.
At international level, Abdoun represented Algeria (2010–present). Before committing to Algeria, he had represented France U17, France U18, France U19, France U20 and France U21.
Montreuil has produced 24 footballers in our database, including Pape Gueye, Nordi Mukiele and Rayan Aït-Nouri.
Eligibility explained: Why does Djamel Abdoun play for Algeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2010 (aged about 24)
- Countries played in
- 4: France, United Kingdom, Greece and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.13 (22 in 175)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 50% of Algerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Breel Embolo, Hamed Namouchi and Rémi Gomis (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2007 | Ligue 2 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2007 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007–2008 | Ligue 3 | 33 | 5 | |
| 2008–2010 | Ligue 2 | 50 | 3 | |
| 2010–2011 | Gamma Ethniki | 26 | 3 | |
| 2011–2013 | Super League Greece | 50 | 9 | |
| 2013–2014 | Premier League | – | – | |
| 2015 | Challenger Pro League | 4 | 0 | |
| 2015– | – | – | ||
| Total | 175 | 22 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | Under-18 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2003–2004 | Under-17 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2004–2005 | Under-19 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2005–2006 | Under-20 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2010– | Senior | – | – | |
| — | Under-21 | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Djamel Abdoun?
Djamel Abdoun was born on 14 February 1986, which makes him 40 years old.
Where was Djamel Abdoun born?
Djamel Abdoun was born in Montreuil, France.
Which national team does Djamel Abdoun play for?
Djamel Abdoun played international football for Algeria.
Which clubs has Djamel Abdoun played for?
Djamel Abdoun's recorded clubs are A.C. Ajaccio, Manchester City F.C., CS Sedan Ardennes, FC Nantes, A.O. Kavalas (association football), Olympiacos F.C., Nottingham Forest F.C., K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen and G.A.S. Veria.
How tall is Djamel Abdoun?
Djamel Abdoun is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Djamel Abdoun play?
Djamel Abdoun played as a midfielder.