25 Facts About Djamel Abdoun

Djamel Abdoun was born on 14 February 1986 and is an Algerian retired professional footballer who played as a winger.

Djamel Abdoun is a former French youth international and was a part of the team that won the 2005 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship, held in Northern Ireland and the 2007 Toulon Tournament.

Djamel Abdoun opted to play for Algeria at senior level in September 2009, taking advantage of FIFA's new ruling, allowing him to change his national allegiance despite being older than 21 years of age.

Djamel Abdoun represented Algeria at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola, where Algeria finished fourth, and the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Djamel Abdoun's parents are originally from the villages of Tifrit and Biziou in the commune of Akbou, Bejaia, in the Petite Kabylie region of Algeria.

Djamel Abdoun started his career as a youth player for Paris Saint-Germain in 2002, where he was released at the end of the season.

Djamel Abdoun signed for Manchester City on loan in January 2007.

Djamel Abdoun returned to Ajaccio at the end of the season after Manchester City chose not to take up the option of making his move permanent.

On 24 August 2010, Djamel Abdoun joined Greek side Kavala from Nantes, signing a three-year contract with the club.

Djamel Abdoun scored three goals and was named as the second best player in the league behind Ariel Ibagaza of Olympiacos.

On 31 August 2011, Djamel Abdoun signed a three-year contract with Olympiacos, joining them on a free transfer from Kavala after they were relegated to the fourth division.

Djamel Abdoun scored his first goal against PAOK and his second goal against Panathinaikos.

Djamel Abdoun played 29 games and scored four times in total in his first season at Olympiacos.

Djamel Abdoun scored from the penalty spot against Aris Thessaloniki.

Djamel Abdoun scored his first goal in a home FA Cup Third Round tie against West Ham United.

Djamel Abdoun was insistent he was taking the penalty, even arguing with his fellow team-mates on the pitch, and his persistence paid off as he scored with an audacious chip from the spot.

On 10 July 2014, Djamel Abdoun was informed he was free to find a new club and that he "had no future at Forest".

On 20 July 2015, Djamel Abdoun was approached by the Superleague side, Veria and her president, Theodoros Karipidis, in order to sign a contract for the club.

On 29 August 2015, Djamel Abdoun scored his first goal for Veria in an away match against Panthrakikos after a Thomas Nazlidis' long ball.

Djamel Abdoun scored with a penalty kick his second goal in the same game.

Djamel Abdoun was released on a free transfer from Veria on 31 August 2016.

Djamel Abdoun represented France internationally at the Under-17, Under-18 and Under-20 level.

However, being of Algerian descent, Djamel Abdoun holds dual nationality, and was eligible to represent Algeria.

On 18 January 2010, Djamel Abdoun made his debut for the Algerian National Team coming on as a substitute in the 88th minute in a group game against Angola at the 2010 African Cup of Nations.

Djamel Abdoun was named as part of the Algeria squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.