Mehdi Zerkane Explained

Mehdi Zerkane
Full Name:Mehdi Zerkane
Birth Date:1999 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Clermont-Ferrand, France
Height:1.86 m
Position:Winger
Years1:2017–2019
Clubs1:Monaco B
Caps1:16
Goals1:0
Years2:2019–2020
Caps2:12
Goals2:1
Years3:2020–2022
Caps3:33
Goals3:1
Years4:2022
Clubs4:OFI (loan)
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2023
Clubs5:Nimes
Caps5:5
Goals5:0
Years6:2023
Clubs6:MC Alger
Caps6:3
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2020–
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:13:06, 11 November 2023 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:16:06, 17 May 2021 (UTC)

Mehdi Zerkane (Arabic: مهدي زرقان; born 15 July 1999) is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a winger.[1] Born in France, he plays for the Algeria national team.

Club career

Early career

Zerkane's youth deal with Monaco expired at the end of June 2020.

Bordeaux

He agreed a professional deal with Bordeaux soon after, signing a contract until 2022.[2]

Zerkane made his debut for Bordeaux against Nantes on 21 August 2020, but was sent off for a foul on Nicolas Pallois in a 0–0 draw at the Matmut Atlantique under new coach Jean-Louis Gasset.[3]

On 31 October 2022, he was released from the club after having his contract mutually terminated.[4]

OFI (loan)

On 5 September 2022, Zerkane was loaned for one season with an option to buy to Greek club OFI.[5] On 27 October 2022, his loan was cut short by OFI.[6]

Nimes

On February 2, 2023, he signed a six-month contract with Ligue 2 side Nîmes Olympique.[7]

MC Alger

On August 17, 2023, he signed a two-year contract with MC Alger.[8]

International career

Zerkane was born in France to an Algerian father and Moroccan mother.[9] He debuted for the Algeria national team in a 3–1 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification win over Zimbabwe on 12 November 2020.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: France - M. Zerkane - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com.
  2. Web site: Official | Bordeaux sign Mehdi Zerkane from Monaco | Get French Football News. www.getfootballnewsfrance.com.
  3. Web site: Bordeaux vs. Nantes - Football Match Report - August 21, 2020 - ESPN. ESPN.com.
  4. Web site: Contrat résilié pour Mehdi Zerkane. 31 October 2022. 31 October 2022. Mihaitalazarica. Bordeaux. fr.
  5. News: Στον ΟΦΗ ο Zerkane. 5 September 2022. 5 September 2022. Mihaitalazarica. OFI. Greek.
  6. News: Ανακοίνωση ΠΑΕ ΟΦΗ 1925. 27 October 2022. 27 October 2022. Mihaitalazarica. OFI. Greek.
  7. Web site: Nîmes Olympique : Mehdi Zerkane renforce les Crocos (off.). February 2, 2023. March 27, 2023. Sport.fr.
  8. Web site: MCA : Le club officialise l'arrivée de Zerkane . dzfoot.com . 17 August 2023 . 17 August 2023.
  9. Web site: Équipe nationale : Mehdi Zerkane, une ambition concrétisée . La Gazette du Fennec . 7 October 2020 . fr . 17 May 2021.
  10. Web site: Mehdi Zerkane remplaçant face au Zimbabwé. 12 November 2020. WebGirondins.