Djamel Mesbah is an Algerian association football player and coach.
He played for FC Basel from 2004 to 2006.
Mesbah began his professional career at Servette FC in 2003.
Biography
Early Life
Djamel Eddine Mesbah was born in Zighoud Youcef, Algeria, where he began his football journey in the junior ranks of French club US Annecy-le-Vieux. His talent was soon recognized by scouts from Swiss club Servette FC, leading to his progression through their ranks and making his senior debut in the 2003–04 Swiss Super League season.
Club Career
Mesbah's professional career took off when he joined FC Basel in 2004, although he primarily served as a substitute. His time at Basel was followed by a loan to FC Lorient, which was cut short due to injury. He then moved to FC Aarau, where he became a starter for two seasons before signing with FC Luzern. In 2008, he made his first move to Italy, joining U.S. Avellino, and later played for U.S. Lecce, where he showcased his versatility as a midfielder. His career peaked when he signed with AC Milan in January 2012, further solidifying his status in professional football.
International Career
Mesbah made his debut for the Algeria national team in May 2010, shortly before the World Cup, where he was included in the final squad. His international experience has been a significant aspect of his career, contributing to his development as a player.
Managerial Career
Transitioning from player to coach, Mesbah was appointed as the assistant coach of the Lebanon national team in May 2026, marking a new chapter in his football journey as he continues to influence the sport from the sidelines.
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Career & Clubs
Early career
Born in Zighoud Youcef, Algeria, Mesbah began his playing career in the junior ranks of French club US Annecy-le-Vieux before being spotted by scouts from Swiss side Servette FC in 2001. He progressed through the ranks at Servette and made his senior debut in the 2003–04 Swiss Super League season, playing in 11 games and scoring 3 goals.
Switzerland
In the summer of 2004, he left the club as it was facing financial difficulties and joined FC Basel. Used mostly as a substitute, he would go on to make just 11 appearances and score 1 goal. In January 2006, he was loaned out to FC Lorient who were playing in Ligue 2 at the time. However, he was injured before he could make his debut and never featured for them. In the summer of 2006, he signed with FC Aarau, a Swiss club playing in the countries second division. He stayed there for two seasons and was a starter the entire time. He was signed by FC Luzern on 1 July 2008, but made only 6 appearances the whole year, all of which were coming off the substitute bench.
Avellino
On 1 September 2008, he was signed by Avellino, the first Italian club in his career.
Lecce
In July 2009 he was signed by U.S. Lecce. At Lecce he played mostly as a left sided midfielder, but occasionally as a central midfielder or even a left sided wing-back. His ability to play many positions well, attracted the interest of a few Italian clubs.
AC Milan
On 18 January 2012, US Lecce announced that…
In May 2010, Mesbah was called up for the first time to the Algeria national team by Rabah Saâdane for a two-week training camp in Crans-Montana, Switzerland in preparation for the 2010 World Cup. Mesbah made his debut for the team two weeks later, on 28 May 2010, as a starter in a friendly against the Republic of Ireland. He was included in the final 23-man squad for the World Cup.
Club
As of 1 July 2018
International
As of 27 March 2019
Scores and results list Algeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mesbah goal.
In May 2026, Mesbah was appointed assistant coach of the Lebanon national team, as part of Madjid Bougherra's technical staff.
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- Parma Calcio 1913 (2013–2014)
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- US Lecce (2009–2012)
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- FC Luzern (2008–2009)
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- FC Aarau (2006–2008)
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- F.C. Lorient (2006–2006)
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- U.S. Avellino 1912 (2008–2009)
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- Algeria men's national football team (2010–)
- National team
- Algeria
- Club
- FC Basel (2004–2006)
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- U.C. Sampdoria (2014–)
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- US Livorno 1915 (2014–2014)
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- Servette FC (2003–2004)
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- AC Milan (2012–2013)
Clubs
Played together with
- Abdelaye DiakitéParma Calcio 1913 · 2013–2015
- Abdelfettah RhiatiFC Aarau · 1988–1989
Abdelhamid SabiriU.C. Sampdoria · 2022–2022- Abdelhamid SabiriU.C. Sampdoria · 2022
Abdelkader GhezzalParma Calcio 1913 · 2013–2015
Abderrazzak JadidParma Calcio 1913 · 2010–2012- Abdon SgarbiAC Milan · 1927–1929
Abdul Majeed WarisF.C. Lorient · 2015
Abel BalboParma Calcio 1913 · 1998–1999- Achille CoserUS Livorno 1915 · 2014–2015
Aco StojkovFC Aarau · 2010–2012
Adama TraoréFC Basel · 2015
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Identifiers & aliases
Djamel Eddine Mesbah is an Algerian professional football coach and a former player who is the assistant coach of the Lebanon national team.
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