Joël Sami Explained

Joël Sami
Fullname:Andre-Joël Sami
Upright:1.1
Birth Date:13 November 1984
Birth Place:Montfermeil, France
Height:1.91 m
Position:Centre-back
Youthyears1:2002–2003
Youthclubs1:Valence B
Years1:2002–2004
Years2:2004–2008
Years3:2008–2015
Years4:2010–2013
Years5:2015–2016
Years6:2016–2017
Years7:2017–2018
Years8:2019
Years9:2020–2021
Clubs1:Valence
Clubs2:Amiens
Clubs3:Nancy
Clubs4:Nancy B
Clubs5:Zulte Waregem
Clubs6:Orléans
Clubs7:Ratchaburi Mitr Phol
Clubs8:Sukhothai
Clubs9:Nonthaburi United
Caps1:3
Caps2:120
Caps3:181
Caps4:10
Caps5:26
Caps6:31
Caps7:46
Caps8:18
Caps9:18
Goals1:0
Goals2:10
Goals3:4
Goals4:1
Goals5:0
Goals6:0
Goals7:3
Goals8:2
Goals9:3
Nationalyears1:2008–2012
Nationalteam1:DR Congo
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0

Andre-Joël Sami (born 13 November 1984) is a former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Born in France, he made five appearances for the DR Congo national team.

career

Sami was born in Montfermeil, Seine-Saint-Denis.

He was on trial at Leeds United during the 2003–04 pre-season and even appeared on the team photo. However, he did not sign for them and went on to have a trial with Bolton Wanderers on the recommendation of then Leeds United manager Peter Reid.

He made his first cap for Congo DR national football team against Algeria on 26 March 2008.