Algerian professional footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs, including MC Alger and JS Kabylie, and represented the Algeria national team. He won several domestic and international titles, including the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 and the Arab Champions League.
Abdelmalek Cherrad is a former professional footballer renowned for his exploits on the field, particularly as a forward for the Algeria national team, where he scored an impressive 7 goals in 18 appearances. Born on January 14, 1981, in La Tronche, France, Cherrad's football career spanned over a decade, with stints in France, Algeria, Portugal, and Tunisia.
Cherrad began his professional career at OGC Nice in 1998, where he spent six and a half seasons, making five appearances in his first full season. During his time at Nice, he was loaned out to several teams in France and abroad, including AS Cannes, Esprance de Tunis, K.A.A. Gent, and SC Bastia.
In January 2005, Cherrad signed with SC Bastia, where he spent two and a half seasons, making 21 appearances and scoring 7 goals. His impressive performance earned him a call-up to the Algeria national team, where he participated in the 2004 African Nations Cup.
Cherrad's international career saw him earn 18 caps and score 7 goals for Algeria. His most notable appearance was in the 2004 African Nations Cup, where Algeria finished second in its group in the first round before being defeated by Morocco in the quarterfinals.
In the summer of 2007, Cherrad was released by Bastia and signed with MC Alger. He spent one season with the Algerian side before returning to Bastia in 2008. His second spell with Bastia saw him make 14 appearances and score 2 goals.
In 2009, Cherrad moved to AC Arles-Avignon, a newly promoted Ligue 2 side. However, his stay was short-lived, and he was released at the end of 2009. He then transferred to Maritimo in Portugal in the January transfer window.
Cherrad's later career saw him represent Belenenses in the 2010-2011 season and Grenoble Foot 38 in 2012.
| Club | Appearance | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| OGC Nice | 5 | - |
| SC Bastia (1st spell) | 21 | 7 |
| MC Alger | - | - |
| SC Bastia (2nd spell) | 14 | 2 |
| AC Arles-Avignon | - | - |
| Maritimo | - | - |
| Belenenses | - | - |
| Grenoble Foot 38 | - | - |
Abdelmalek Cherrad's football career may have come to an end, but his legacy as a talented Algerian forward lives on. His experiences in France, Algeria, Portugal, and Tunisia have made him a respected figure in the football community.
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A skilled winger who has played for top clubs like Leicester City and Manchester City, winning the Premier League and FA Cup, and scoring crucial goals in big games.
