Abdelwaheb Sofiane Khedairia (Arabic: عبد الوهاب سفيان خذايرية; born 1 April 1989) is a footballer who plays for USM Khenchela.[2][3] Born in France, he represented Algeria at international level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Abdelwaheb Sofiane Khedairia[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1 April 1989[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Valence, France | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | USM Khenchela | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2008 | Toulouse | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2009 | Besançon | 2 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Cassis Carnoux | 13 | (0) |
| 2010–2012 | Le Mans | 1 | (0) |
| 2012–2017 | ES Sétif | 116 | (0) |
| 2018 | JSM Béjaïa | 11 | (?) |
| 2018–2019 | USM Bel Abbès | 13 | (?) |
| 2019–2022 | ES Sétif | 58 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Al-Shoulla | 23 | (0) |
| 2023– | USM Khenchela | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2006 | Algeria U17 | 2 | (0) |
| 2008 | Algeria U20 | 2 | (0) |
| 2010 | Algeria U23 | 1 | (0) |
| 2013 | Algeria A' | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 August 2023 | |||
Career edit
Khedairia began his career playing for two small amateur clubs, US Baille and Burel FC. In 2004, he joined the Toulouse FC academy and progressed his way up the ranks.[4] On January 24, 2007, despite being just 17 years old, Khedairia was called up to the senior side for the first time and was on the bench for Toulouse in a Ligue 1 match against Nice.[5] However, he did not play in the game.
In June 2018, he joined USM Bel Abbès.[6]
In July 2019, Khedairia returned to ES Sétif.[7]
In July 2022, he Joined Saudi club Al-Shoulla.[2]
In August 2023, Khedairia signed a two-year contract for USM Khenchela.[8]
International edit
Khedairia was called up to the senior Algeria squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Lesotho in September 2015.[9]
References edit
- ^ a b c "FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2014: List of Players" (PDF). FIFA. 15 December 2014. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 July 2015.
- ^ a b "Mercato : Sofiane Khedaïria file en Arabie saoudite". lescore.dz. 23 July 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
- ^ «Le succès face au leader nous motivera davantage»‚ depechedekabylie.com, 12 February 2018
- ^ "Coup de projecteur: Sofiane Khedairia". TFC.info. January 31, 2007. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
- ^ "LFP.fr - Ligue de Football Professionnel - Ligue 1 - Saison 2006/2007 - 21ème journée - OGC Nice / Toulouse FC". LFP.fr. January 24, 2007. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
- ^ "Transferts : Khedaïria s'engage en faveur de l'USMBA". dzfoot.com. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- ^ "Mercato : Sofiane Khedaïria retourne à l'ES Sétif". dzfoot.com. 28 July 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
- ^ "Mercato : Khedaïria revient en Algérie". dzfoot.com. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Gourcuff names 23 for Lesotho". botswanapremierleague.com. 26 August 2015. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
External links edit
- Sofiane Khedairia at Soccerway
- Sofiane Khedairia at L'Équipe Football (in French)
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