1. Sofiane Feghouli is a professional footballer who plays for the Algeria national team.
20 Facts About Sofiane Feghouli
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Sofiane Feghouli mainly operates as a midfielder, but can play as a winger and as an attacking midfielder.
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Sofiane Feghouli represented Algeria at the 2013,2015,2019 and 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, as well as the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where he scored Algeria's first goal in the competition since 1986.
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Sofiane Feghouli's father is from Tiaret, while his mother is from Ghazaouet.
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Sofiane Feghouli began his career with Grenoble, after French team Paris Saint-Germain decided not to sign him after a trial.
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Sofiane Feghouli made his highly anticipated debut, at the age of 17, for the club on 27 April 2007 in a Ligue 2 match against Reims, appearing as a substitute.
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Sofiane Feghouli made two more appearances that season, including his first start on the final match day of the season against Montpellier on 25 May 2007.
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On 20 May 2010, Sofiane Feghouli signed a four-year deal with Valencia CF.
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On 28 January 2011, after appearing sparingly for the Valencian side, Sofiane Feghouli was loaned to fellow league team UD Almeria, until June.
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Sofiane Feghouli appeared regularly for the Andalusians, however they were relegated at the end of the season.
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Sofiane Feghouli had reportedly missed training a few days earlier.
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Sofiane Feghouli ended his Valencia career with 202 appearances, scoring 31 times and providing 40 assists.
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On 14 June 2016, it was announced that Sofiane Feghouli would be joining West Ham United on 1 July 2016 on a three-year contract.
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On 30 November 2022, Sofiane Feghouli joined Fatih Karagumruk on a one-and-a-half-year contract.
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Sofiane Feghouli only became available for the team's official matches starting January 2023.
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Sofiane Feghouli had stated his preference was to play for France and appeared in several France youth squads.
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On 25 May 2011, it was reported that, whilst on loan at Almeria, Sofiane Feghouli met with the President of the Algerian Football Federation Mohamed Raouraoua.
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Sofiane Feghouli agreed to play for Algeria and was Invited to a training camp being held in Spain for the match against Morocco.
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Sofiane Feghouli was unable to attend the session, but was touched by the gesture, agreeing to be available for the Tanzania match instead.
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Sofiane Feghouli was surprisingly omitted from the 2017 African Cup Of Nations squad.