djamel Abdoun
{{short description|Algerian footballer (born 1986)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2021}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Djamel Abdoun
| image = Olimpicos tren 2012 (1).jpg
| caption = Abdoun playing for Olympiacos
| height = 1.82 m
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1986|2|14}}
| birth_place = Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France
| currentclub =
| position = Winger
| youthyears1 = 2002
| youthclubs1 = Paris Saint-Germain
| youthyears2 = 2003
| youthclubs2 = Ajaccio
| years1 = 2003–2008
| clubs1 = Ajaccio
| caps1 = 12
| goals1 = 2
| years2 = 2007
| clubs2 = → Manchester City (loan)
| caps2 = 0
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2007–2008
| clubs3 = → Sedan (loan)
| caps3 = 33
| goals3 = 5
| years4 = 2008–2010
| clubs4 = Nantes
| caps4 = 50
| goals4 = 3
| years5 = 2010–2011
| clubs5 = Kavala
| caps5 = 26
| goals5 = 3
| years6 = 2011–2013
| clubs6 = Olympiacos
| caps6 = 50
| goals6 = 9
| years7 = 2013–2015
| clubs7 = Nottingham Forest
| caps7 = 22
| goals7 = 1
| years8 = 2015
| clubs8 = → Lokeren (loan)
| caps8 = 4
| goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2015–2016
| clubs9 = Veria
| caps9 = 15
| goals9 = 3
| totalcaps = 212
| totalgoals = 26
| nationalyears1 = 2003–2004
| nationalteam1 = France U18
| nationalcaps1 = 4
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2004–2005
| nationalteam2 = France U19
| nationalcaps2 = 13
| nationalgoals2 = 2
| nationalyears3 = 2005–2006
| nationalteam3 = France U20
| nationalcaps3 = 8
| nationalgoals3 = 0
| nationalyears4 = 2010–2016
| nationalteam4 = Algeria
| nationalcaps4 = 11
| nationalgoals4 = 0
}}
Djamel Abdoun (born 14 February 1986) is an Algerian retired professional footballer who played as a winger.
In the summer of 2011, Abdoun signed a three-year contract with Olympiacos, on a free transfer from Kavala, due to their relegation to the fourth division. He has since won the double with Olympiacos, winning the 2011–12 Superleague Greece and the 2012 Greek Cup. In the summer of 2013, Abdoun signed a three-year contract with Football League Championship club Nottingham Forest.
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. He 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.dzfoot.com/news-4857/en-la-fifa-qualifie-abdoun-pour-l-en-d-algerie/ |title=EN : La FIFA qualifie Abdoun pour l'EN d'Algérie - Football algérien |access-date=30 April 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100315182848/http://www.dzfoot.com/news-4857/en-la-fifa-qualifie-abdoun-pour-l-en-d-algerie |archive-date=15 March 2010}} He made his debut for Algeria in a 0–0 group game at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations on 18 January 2010, against Angola.{{cite web|url=http://dzfootball.free.fr/EN/Joueurs/fiche/Abdoun-Djamel.html|title=Les statistiques de Abdoun Djamel - جمال عبدون- Equipe d'Algérie de football|last=DZFOOTBALL|access-date=13 August 2016}} He represented Algeria at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola, where Algeria finished fourth, and the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Personal
Born in France to Algerian parents, Abdoun grew up in the eastern suburbs of Paris in the commune of Montreuil. His parents are originally from the villages of Tifrit and Biziou in the commune of Akbou, Béjaïa, in the Petite Kabylie region of Algeria.{{cite web |url=http://www.lebuteur.com/en/actualites/abdoun%C2%A0-je-ferai-deux-rakaat-dans-ma-chambre-pour-remercier-allah |title=Le Buteur :. Abdoun : "Je ferai deux rakâat dans ma chambre pour remercier Allah" |access-date=25 December 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091010141445/http://www.lebuteur.com/en/actualites/abdoun%C2%A0-je-ferai-deux-rakaat-dans-ma-chambre-pour-remercier-allah |archive-date=10 October 2009}}http://news.fibladi.com/algerie-sport/?ida=39518{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Club career
Abdoun started his career as a youth player for Paris Saint-Germain in 2002, where he was released at the end of the season. In 2003, he signed for Ajaccio where he made only 12 appearances in four seasons, scoring two goals.
Abdoun signed for Manchester City on loan in January 2007.{{cite news |title=Stu has his nose against window |url=http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/233134_stu_has_his_nose_against_window |publisher=Manchester Evening News |date=13 January 2007 |access-date=13 June 2010 |archive-date=12 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112145233/http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/233134_stu_has_his_nose_against_window |url-status=dead }} He made only one appearance for the club, coming on as a substitute on 28 January 2007 in a 3–1 FA Cup win against Southampton.{{cite news |title=Djamel pleased with Blues debut |url=http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/234789_djamel_pleased_with_blues_debut |publisher=Manchester Evening News |date=31 January 2007 |access-date=13 June 2010 |archive-date=12 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112145253/http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/234789_djamel_pleased_with_blues_debut |url-status=dead }} He returned to Ajaccio at the end of the season after Manchester City chose not to take up the option of making his move permanent.
=Kavala=
On 24 August 2010, Abdoun joined Greek side Kavala from Nantes, signing a three-year contract with the club. The details of the transfer were not disclosed.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190327190844/https://supersport.com/football/europe/news/100824/Algerias_Abdoun_joins_Greek_side Algeria's Abdoun joins Greek side] In his first season with Kavala, Abdoun finished as the top assist man in the Greek Super League with eight assists in 26 matches. He also scored three goals and was named as the second best player in the league behind Ariel Ibagaza of Olympiacos.[http://www.dzfoot.com/news-9034/verts-abdoun-2e-joueur-de-l-annee-en-grece/ Abdoun 2e joueur de l'année en Grèce] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110509022819/http://www.dzfoot.com/news-9034/verts-abdoun-2e-joueur-de-l-annee-en-grece/ |date=9 May 2011 }} On 23 May 2011, Abdoun's agent, Karim Aklil, announced that the player was very close to signing with Panathinaikos.[http://www.dzfoot.com/news-9155/transferts-abdoun-tres-proche-du-panathinaikos/ Abdoun très proche du Panathinaikos ?] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110829075853/http://www.dzfoot.com/news-9155/transferts-abdoun-tres-proche-du-panathinaikos |date=29 August 2011 }}; DZFoot, 23 May 2011 However, on 25 August 2011, he began training with Olympiacos and passed the traditional medical visit.[http://www.dzfoot.com/news-9769/transferts-abdoun-signera-a-l-olympiakos-demain/ Abdoun signera à l'Olympiakos demain] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110916045821/http://www.dzfoot.com/news-9769/transferts-abdoun-signera-a-l-olympiakos-demain/ |date=16 September 2011 }}; DZFoot, 25 August 2011
=Olympiacos=
On 31 August 2011, Abdoun signed a three-year contract with Olympiacos, joining them on a free transfer from Kavala after they were relegated to the fourth division.[http://www.dzfoot.com/news-9800/verts-djamel-abdoun-officiellement-a-l-olympiakos/ Verts : Djamel Abdoun officiellement à l'Olympiakos] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110915044731/http://www.dzfoot.com/news-9800/verts-djamel-abdoun-officiellement-a-l-olympiakos/ |date=15 September 2011 }}; DZFoot, 31 August 2011 He scored his first goal against PAOK and his second goal against Panathinaikos. He played 29 games and scored four times in total in his first season at Olympiacos.
Abdoun managed to score his first goal in the UEFA Champions League, in a 2–1 home loss against German side Schalke 04. He also scored from the penalty spot against Aris Thessaloniki. His next two goals came again from the penalty spot; against AEK Athens away and Platanias at home. He scored his next goal against PAS Giannina in a 2–0 home win, which was assisted by Ariel Ibagaza. Days later, he scored against Atromitos from the penalty spot in a 3–2 home loss. On 27 February, Abdoun scored a goal from a free-kick in a 1–0 away victory over PAS Giannina in a Greek Cup match. His next goal came against AEK Athens in a 3–0 home win. His last goal for the season came against Platanias in a 4–0 away win.
=Nottingham Forest=
On 25 July 2013, Nottingham Forest Chairman, Fawaz Al-Hasawi, announced the signing of Abdoun on a 3-year contract.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23447613|title=Djamel Abdoun: Nottingham Forest sign Algeria winger|work=BBC Sport |access-date=13 August 2016}}
Djamel Abdoun scored his first goal in a home FA Cup Third Round tie against West Ham United. The goal came from a penalty awarded for a challenge on Jamie Paterson. 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. Forest went on to win the game 5–0.{{cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2014/01/05/west-ham-suckered-by-cheeky-penalty-from-nottingham-forests-djamel-abdoun-in-fa-cup-clash-video-4250073/|title=Watch: Hammers suckered by audacious Forest penalty|first=James|last=Boylan|date=5 January 2014|access-date=13 August 2016}}
On 10 July 2014, Abdoun was informed he was free to find a new club and that he "had no future at Forest".{{cite web|url=http://www.nottinghampost.com/Djamel-Abdoun-told-free-leave-Nottingham-Forest/story-21446043-detail/story.html|title=Djamel Abdoun told he is free to leave Nottingham Forest by new boss Stuart Pearce|date=10 July 2014|access-date=13 August 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706172120/http://www.nottinghampost.com/Djamel-Abdoun-told-free-leave-Nottingham-Forest/story-21446043-detail/story.html|archive-date=6 July 2015}} He never played for Forest again..
As Abdoun failed to find a team, he was loaned to Lokeren.
Abdoun's contract was mutually terminated on 30 July 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/article/majewski-and-abdoun-depart-2582171.aspx|title=Radoslaw Majewski and Djamal Abdoun leave Nottingham Forest|last=NFFC|access-date=13 August 2016}}
=Veria=
On 20 July 2015, Abdoun was approached by the Superleague side, Veria and her president, Theodoros Karipidis, in order to sign a contract for the club. Although, the player was positive playing for Veria, the offer made to him was turned down as it did not financially satisfy the player, he was offered about €250,000.{{cite web|url=http://www.sentragoal.gr/article.asp?catid=11078&subid=2&pubid=130116655|title=Θέλει για "βασιλιά" τον Αμπντούν|first=Pegasus|last=Interactive|access-date=13 August 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924100923/http://www.sentragoal.gr/article.asp?catid=11078&subid=2&pubid=130116655|archive-date=24 September 2015}} A week later, Veria returned with a new improved offer.{{cite web|url=http://www.kerkidasport.gr/index.php/veria-fc/item/5883-veroia-epanerxetai-dynamika-gia-ampntoyn|title=ΒΕΡΟΙΑ: Επανέρχεται δυναμικά για Αμπντούν!!|access-date=13 August 2016}} A day later, on 28 July 2015, Abdoun came in an oral agreement with the Macedonian club.{{cite web|url=https://www.gazzetta.gr/football/article/780079/ekleise-i-vomva-ampntoyn-sti-veroia|title=Έκλεισε η... βόμβα Αμπντούν στη Βέροια!|access-date=13 August 2016}} Abdoun officially signed his contract on 8 August 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.veriafc.gr/index.php/2012-10-10-16-37-41/784-podosfairistis-tis-verias-o-djamal-abdoun|title=Ποδοσφαιριστής της Βέροιας ο Djamal Abdoun|last=Antonis|access-date=13 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304100617/http://www.veriafc.gr/index.php/2012-10-10-16-37-41/784-podosfairistis-tis-verias-o-djamal-abdoun|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}
Abdoun debuted on 23 August 2015 where he assisted Veria's equalizing goal on 1–1 home draw on season premiere against PAS Giannina with a free kick. On 29 August 2015, Abdoun scored his first goal for Veria in an away match against Panthrakikos after a Thomas Nazlidis' long ball. He scored with a penalty kick his second goal in the same game. He named man of the match.{{cite web|url=https://www.sport24.gr/football/diplo-i-veroia-me-vasilia-ampntoyn-stin-komotini.8311049.html|title=Διπλό η Βέροια με βασιλιά Αμπντούν 2-0 τον Πανθρακικό|access-date=13 August 2016}} On 4 October 2015, he scored from the penalty spot, giving the victory by 1–0 in an away game against Kalloni.{{cite web|url=http://www.sport24.gr/football/ellada/SuperLeague/stis-kathysterhseis-me-penalti-h-veroia-1-0-thn-kallonh.3699801.html|title=Στις καθυστερήσεις με πέναλτι, η Βέροια 1-0 την Καλλονή|access-date=13 August 2016}}
Abdoun was released on a free transfer from Veria on 31 August 2016.
International career
Abdoun represented France internationally at the Under-17, Under-18 and Under-20 level. His most notable achievement was winning the 2007 Toulon Tournament with the French Under-18 squad.{{cite web|url=http://www.rlfoot.fr/Joueurs/ABDOUN_Djamel.htm |title=La fiche de Djamel ABDOUN |access-date=17 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081213124601/http://www.rlfoot.fr/Joueurs/ABDOUN_Djamel.htm |archive-date=13 December 2008}}
However, being of Algerian descent, Abdoun holds dual nationality,{{cite news |title=City star fined after airport row |url=http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1006/1006705_city_star_fined_after_airport_row.html |publisher=Manchester Evening News |date=11 May 2007 |access-date=13 June 2010 |archive-date=12 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112145315/http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1006/1006705_city_star_fined_after_airport_row.html |url-status=dead }} and was also eligible to represent Algeria. On 15 September 2009, he was selected for the first time by head coach Rabah Saâdane to join the ranks of the Algeria national football team for a qualifier against Rwanda.{{cite web|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/2009/09/16/cm-can-2010-la-preselection-pour-le-rwanda-17689.php|title=CM-CAN 2010 : La présélection pour le Rwanda|access-date=13 August 2016}}
On 18 January 2010, 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. He was named as part of the Algeria squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.{{cite news |title=Official Players List |url=https://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/22/85/78/fwc_2010_squadlists.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100616010702/http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/22/85/78/fwc_2010_squadlists.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 June 2010 |work=FIFA.com |publisher=Fédération Internationale de Football Association |date=4 June 2010 |access-date=13 June 2010 }}
Career statistics
{{updated|19 March 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ligue1.com/joueur/abdoun-djamel| title=Abdoun French stats | publisher=LFP|access-date=21 July 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=99084/profile/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111101165626/http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=99084/profile/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 November 2011| title=Djamel Abdoun UEFA stats| publisher=UEFA|access-date=21 July 2013}}{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | ||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup !colspan="2"|League cup !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="5"|Ajaccio
|rowspan="3"|Ligue 1 |1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2004–05
|2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2005–06
|7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 9 | 2 | ||
| 2006–07
|2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 2 | 0 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 14 | 2 | ||
| Manchester City (loan)
|0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 1 | 0 | ||
| Sedan
|Ligue 2 |33 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 39 | 7 | ||
| rowspan="4"|Nantes
|Ligue 1 |22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 23 | 1 | ||
| 2009–10
|Ligue 2 |27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 28 | 2 | ||
| 2010–11
|Ligue 2 |1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 1 | 0 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!50 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 52 | 3 | ||
| Kavala
|26 | 3 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | colspan="2"|– | 28 | 3 | |||
| rowspan="3"|Olympiacos
|rowspan="2"|Super League Greece |23 | 2 | 6 | 2 | colspan="2"|– | 6{{efn|Four appearances in UEFA Champions League, two in UEFA Europa League}} | 0 | 35 | 4 | ||
| 2012–13
|27 | 7 | 4 | 3 | colspan="2"|– | 7{{efn|Six appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, one appearance in UEFA Europa League}} | 1 | 38 | 11 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!50 | 9 | 10 | 5 | colspan="2"|– | 13||1 | 73 | 15 | |||
| rowspan="3"|Nottingham Forest
|rowspan="2"|Championship |22 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 27 | 2 | ||
| 2014–15
|0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 0 | 0 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!22 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 27 | 2 | ||
| Lokeren (loan)
|4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Veria
|Super League Greece |15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 3 | |
| colspan="3"|Career total
!210 | 26 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 252 | 35 |
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Honours
Olympiacos
France
Individual
- Super League Greece Player of the Season: 2012–13{{Cite web|date=2013-07-09|title=Σούπερ Λίγκα {{!}} Ποδόσφαιρο {{!}} Τα βραβεία Nova - Superleague 2013 - Novasports.gr|url=http://www.novasports.gr/news.aspx?a_id=287345&Sport=1&Season=115137&Competition=1713&Round=290561&Country=82|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709130733/http://www.novasports.gr/news.aspx?a_id=287345&Sport=1&Season=115137&Competition=1713&Round=290561&Country=82|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-07-09|access-date=2022-02-09}}
- Super League Greece top assist provider: 2010–11,{{Cite web|url=http://www.superleaguegreece.net/statistics|title=Greek Super League Statistics}} 2011–12,{{Cite web |title=Στατιστικά κορυφαίων παικτών ανά κατηγορία 2011-2012 {{!}} Super League Ελλάδα |url=https://www.slgr.gr//el/statistics/10/16/ |access-date=2023-01-10 |website=www.slgr.gr |language=el}} 2012–13{{Cite web |title=Στατιστικά κορυφαίων παικτών ανά κατηγορία 2012-2013 {{!}} Super League Ελλάδα |url=https://www.slgr.gr//el/statistics/11/21/ |access-date=2023-01-10 |website=www.slgr.gr |language=el}}
- Greek Cup top assist provider: 2011–12{{Cite web |title=Greek Cup 2012 top assists table - Page 1 |url=https://www.besoccer.com/competition/rankings/cup_greece/2012/assists |access-date=2023-01-10 |website=www.besoccer.com |language=en}}
See also
References
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External links
- {{Soccerbase}}
- {{LFP|id=abdoun-djamel}}
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