Rachid Ghezzal
Algerian-French footballer (born 1992)
Rachid Ghezzal: profile
Rachid Ghezzal (born 9 May 1992 in Décines-Charpieu, France) is a former Algerian footballer who played as a midfielder and wing half.
Ghezzal started out at AS Monaco FC in 2010. He played for 2 clubs in 2 countries since 2010. The busiest spell of his career was at AS Monaco FC (2010–2015): 53 appearances and 10 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 53 appearances and 10 goals.
At international level, Ghezzal represented Algeria (2015–present), earning 19 caps and scoring 2 goals. Before committing to Algeria, he had represented France U20.
Décines-Charpieu has produced 4 footballers in our database, including Abdelkader Ghezzal, Chaïm El Djebali and Kamel Ramdani.
Eligibility explained: Why does Rachid Ghezzal play for Algeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2015 (aged about 23)
- Countries played in
- 2: Monaco and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.19 (10 in 53)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 63% of Algerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Olympique Lyonnais (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Chemsdine Talbi, Mohamed Amoura and Patrick Twumasi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2015 |  AS Monaco FC |
Ligue 1 | 53 | 10 |
| 2012– |  Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| Total | 53 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | France U20 |
Under-20 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015– |  Algeria |
Senior | 19 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Rachid Ghezzal?
Rachid Ghezzal was born on 9 May 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Rachid Ghezzal born?
Rachid Ghezzal was born in Décines-Charpieu, France.
Which national team does Rachid Ghezzal play for?
Rachid Ghezzal played international football for Algeria. He has 19 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Rachid Ghezzal played for?
Rachid Ghezzal's recorded clubs are AS Monaco FC and Olympique Lyonnais.
How tall is Rachid Ghezzal?
Rachid Ghezzal is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Rachid Ghezzal play?
Rachid Ghezzal played as a midfielder and wing half.
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