Mehdi Mostefa is an Algerian and French footballer known for his role as a midfielder.
He began his professional career at ASOA Valence in 2004.
Mostefa played for Nîmes Olympique from 2007 to 2011, solidifying his presence in Ligue 1.
Biography
Early Life
Mehdi Mostefa Sbaa is a former professional footballer born in France, who has made significant contributions to both club and international football. As a defensive midfielder, he showcased his skills on the field while representing Algeria at the international level.
Career
Mostefa began his professional career at ASOA Valence in 2004, where he played until 2005. He then moved to ÉDS Montluçon for a season before joining FC Sète in 2006. His career continued to flourish as he signed with Nîmes Olympique in 2007, where he played until 2011. In June 2011, he signed a two-year contract with A.C. Ajaccio, marking a pivotal moment in his career as the club had just been promoted to Ligue 1. After a successful stint, he transferred to FC Lorient in 2014, drawn by the club's project. Mostefa later joined SC Bastia in 2015, continuing to demonstrate his talent on the pitch.
On the international stage, Mostefa was called up to the Algeria national team in October 2010, making his debut in a friendly against Luxembourg. He played his first official match for Algeria in a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Morocco, contributing to the team's victory.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Mehdi Mostefa has been recognized for his defensive skills and commitment to the teams he represented. His journey from club football in France to the international stage with Algeria highlights his dedication and passion for the sport, leaving a lasting impact on fans and aspiring footballers alike.
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Career & Clubs
On 6 June 2011, Mostefa signed a two years contract with newly promoted Ligue 1 side AC Ajaccio. On 7 August 2014, Mostefa moved to FC Lorient for a three years contract because he's interested with the club project. On 27 August 2015, Bastia reached an agreement with Lorient to sign Mostefa.
On 30 October 2010, Mostefa was called up to the Algeria national team by head coach Abdelhak Benchikha for a friendly against Luxembourg. He made his debut in that game as a starter, before being substituted off in the 69th minute. On 30 March 2011, Mostefa played his first official match for Algeria in a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Morocco. He played the entire match as Algeria went on to win 1–0.
- Club
- ASOA Valence (2004–2005)
- Club
- Nîmes Olympique (2007–2011)
- Club
- F.C. Lorient (2014–2015)
- Club
- A.C. Ajaccio (2011–2014)
- Club
- SC Bastia (2015–)
- Club
- Algeria men's national football team (2010–2014)
- Club
- ÉDS Montluçon (2005–2006)
- Club
- FC Sète (2006–2007)
- National team
- Algeria
Clubs
- SC Bastia2015current
- ASOA Valence2004–2005
- ÉDS Montluçon2005–2006
- FC Sète2006–2007
- Nîmes Olympique2007–2011
- Algeria men's national football team2010–2014
- A.C. Ajaccio2011–2014
- F.C. Lorient2014–2015
Played together with
Abass Cheikh DiengNîmes Olympique · 2011–2011
Abdel Malik HsissaneNîmes Olympique · 2010–2015- Abdel Malik HsissaneNîmes Olympique · 2011
- Abdelhakim OmraniNîmes Olympique · 2013–2015
Abdelhamid BouchoukFC Sète · 1948–1949- Abdelhamid ZoubaNîmes Olympique · 1963–1964
- Abdelkader Ben BoualiFC Sète · 1935–1936
- Abdelkrim KerroumFC Sète · 1959–1960
Abdelkrim MerrySC Bastia · 1974–1980
Abdellah KharbouchiFC Sète · 2004–2006- Abdelmalek CherradSC Bastia · 2005–2007
- Abdelmalek CherradSC Bastia · 2005–2005
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Identifiers & aliases
Mehdi Mostefa Sbaa is a former professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. Born in France, he played for Algeria national team at international level.
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