Mehdi Abeid: profile
Mehdi Abeid (born 6 August 1992 in Montreuil, France) is a retired Algerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Abeid made the step into senior football with Newcastle United F.C. in 2011. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 2011. The busiest spell of his career was at Panathinaikos F.C. (2013–2014): 28 appearances and 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 53 appearances and 7 goals.
At international level, Abeid represented Algeria (2015–present). He also played for Algeria at under-23 level. Before committing to Algeria, he had represented France U16, France U17 and France U18.
Montreuil has produced 24 footballers in our database, including Pape Gueye, Nordi Mukiele and Rayan Aït-Nouri.
Eligibility explained: Why does Mehdi Abeid play for Algeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2015 (aged about 23)
- Countries played in
- 3: United Kingdom, Greece and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.13 (7 in 53)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 38% of Algerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- St Johnstone F.C. (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bafétimbi Gomis, Aymen Abdennour and Abdul Kader Keïta (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2015 |  Newcastle United F.C. |
Premier League | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | St Johnstone F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | 12 | 0 |
| 2013–2014 |  Panathinaikos F.C. |
Super League Greece | 28 | 7 |
| 2015– | Panathinaikos F.C. |
Super League Greece | – | – |
| — |  FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| — | Dijon FCO |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| — | R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| Total | 53 | 7 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | France U16 |
Under-16 | 11 | 2 |
| 2008–2009 | France U17 |
Under-17 | 16 | 3 |
| 2010 | France U18 |
Under-18 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 |  Algeria U23 |
Under-23 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015– | Algeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Mehdi Abeid?
Mehdi Abeid was born on 6 August 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Mehdi Abeid born?
Mehdi Abeid was born in Montreuil, France.
Which national team does Mehdi Abeid play for?
Mehdi Abeid played international football for Algeria.
Which clubs has Mehdi Abeid played for?
Mehdi Abeid's recorded clubs are Newcastle United F.C., St Johnstone F.C., Panathinaikos F.C., FC Nantes, Dijon FCO and R.C. Lens.
How tall is Mehdi Abeid?
Mehdi Abeid is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Mehdi Abeid play?
Mehdi Abeid played as a midfielder.
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