1. Ishak Lazreg Cherif Belfodil is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serbian club IMT.
21 Facts About Ishak Belfodil
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Ishak Belfodil attributed only one year there primarily due to not focusing on his studies and not receiving enough playing time with his youth section.
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In 2007, Ishak Belfodil secured a move to Ligue 2 club Clermont Foot.
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Ishak Belfodil spent only a year at Clermont and, while playing with the club under-16 team, scored nine of the team's first 15 goals in the Championnat National under-16 league becoming the top scorer of the league.
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Ishak Belfodil's play sparked the interest of several clubs, most notably French club Lyon and English clubs Chelsea and Manchester United.
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Ishak Belfodil made one appearance on the club's Championnat de France amateur team.
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Ishak Belfodil made his UEFA Champions League debut three days later, in the second leg of the club's playoff round match against Anderlecht appearing as a substitute in the 60th minute for Lisandro Lopez.
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Ishak Belfodil had a successful first season with Parma, where he scored eight Serie A goals playing as a striker and left winger.
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On 5 July 2013, after long negotiations, Ishak Belfodil was announced as an Inter Milan player.
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Ishak Belfodil was officially introduced as an Inter player on 16 July 2013 at the Paladolomiti in Pinzolo in the same press conference as Icardi.
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At Livorno, Ishak Belfodil got a lot more playing time but his form was poor in a side that was ultimately relegated, failing to register a goal or assist in his time there.
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On 28 July 2015, Ishak Belfodil has officially joined Baniyas Club, signing a two-year contract with the UAE Arabian Gulf League side.
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On 31 August 2016, Ishak Belfodil signed a one-year contract with Belgian club Standard Liege, with an option to extend for another year.
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On 21 August 2022, Ishak Belfodil signed a two-year contract with Qatar Stars League side Al-Gharafa.
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Ishak Belfodil asked his father to inform Algeria of his intention to play for them; however, his inquiries went unnoticed.
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In 2009, Ishak Belfodil was awarded French nationality and was called up to the under-17 team to participate in the 2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship.
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Ishak Belfodil appeared in all three of the team's matches as they suffered group stage elimination.
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Ishak Belfodil made his debut for the team on 27 October 2009 in a friendly match against Denmark.
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Ishak Belfodil remained a cog in the team under coach Bergeroo for under-19 team duty.
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On 25 August 2012, Ishak Belfodil was called up by Vahid Halilhodzic to the Algeria national team for the first time for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya.
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On 26 September 2012, FIFA announced that Ishak Belfodil's application was processed and he was eligible to represent Algeria.