Bilel Mohsni
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Bilel Mohsni is a French
-Tunisian footballer. He currently plays for the Football League Two
side Southend United
.
district of Paris and began his career with his local club, CO Les Ulis
, in the French regional leagues. He later had a spell at Championnat de France amateur 2 (CFA 2) outfit US Saint-Georges
, before returning to Les Ulis in September 2008. The following summer, Mohsni joined CFA 2 side Sainte-Geneviève Sports
and spent the 2009–10 campaign with the club, scoring two league goals.
In the summer of 2010, he agreed a deal to join CM Aubervilliers
, but in July 2010, he moved to England
on the advice of his agent to sign with Southend United
of League Two
, as one of seventeen new signings, after impressing on trial. This move came despite difficulties in securing his transfer from the French club, after delays in getting the necessary paperwork from the French Football Federation
. In September 2010, he signed a new two year deal with the club.
Mohsni made his Southend debut and his first game in professional football against Wolverhampton Wanderers
in the League Cup
on 24 August 2010. Mohsni had a goal disallowed for offside and hit the crossbar in the game Southend eventually lost 2–1 after extra time. On 27 August, Mohsni made his league debut against Bradford City.
Mohsni scored his first goal for the club on 13 November 2010 in a 1–1 draw against Accrington Stanley
. On 21 January 2011 Mohsni scored a 96th minute equaliser against Bury
to salvage a 1–1 draw. In the following game at home to Macclesfield Town
, Mohsni was picked to start up front following his leveller against Bury and an injury to Barry Corr
. He scored twice in a 4–1 win, with involvement in one of the other goals.
On 31 January 2011, Southend rejected a bid of £250,000 from Blackpool
for Mohsni. On 5 February 2011 against Shrewsbury Town
Mohsni was stretchered off amidst fears he had suffered a broken ankle, scans later revealed no break or fracture but he had suffered ligament damage and would be out of action for at least two months.
Mohsni made his return from injury on 2 April 2011 playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–0 draw against Aldershot Town
. His return to first team action also saw him suffer a broken nose.
Starting the 2011–12 season as a striker due to injuries to Barry Corr
and Blair Sturrock
, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 opening day win at home to Hereford United
. On 3 September 2011, again playing as a make-shift centre forward, Mohsni scored after a 35-yard strike against Northampton Town
.
French people
The French are a nation that share a common French culture and speak the French language as a mother tongue. Historically, the French population are descended from peoples of Celtic, Latin and Germanic origin, and are today a mixture of several ethnic groups...
-Tunisian footballer. He currently plays for the Football League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
.
Playing career
Mohsni grew up in the Les UlisLes Ulis
Les Ulis is a commune in the Essonne department located in the southwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is from the center of Paris.Inhabitants of Les Ulis are known as Ulissiens.- Location :...
district of Paris and began his career with his local club, CO Les Ulis
CO Les Ulis
Le Club Omnisports des Ulis is a French association football club founded in 1977. They are based in Les Ulis, Essonne and are currently playing in the Division Supérieure Régionale of Île-de-France, the seventh tier of the French football league system. They play at the Stade Salinier, named after...
, in the French regional leagues. He later had a spell at Championnat de France amateur 2 (CFA 2) outfit US Saint-Georges
US Saint-Georges
US Saint-Georges is a French football club based in Saint-Georges-de-Mons . It was founded in 1923. They play at the Stade de Grelières, which has a capacity of 3,200. The colours of the club are red and blue....
, before returning to Les Ulis in September 2008. The following summer, Mohsni joined CFA 2 side Sainte-Geneviève Sports
Sainte-Geneviève Sports
Sainte-Geneviève Sports is a French football club based in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois . It was founded in 1936. They play at the Stade Léo Lagrange, which has a capacity of 1,500. The colours of the club are red and white.- External links :*...
and spent the 2009–10 campaign with the club, scoring two league goals.
In the summer of 2010, he agreed a deal to join CM Aubervilliers
CM Aubervilliers
Football Club Municipal d'Aubervilliers is a French association football club based in Aubervilliers, a suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1948 and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur, the fourth level of French football having earn promotion to the league following the...
, but in July 2010, he moved to England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
on the advice of his agent to sign with Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
of League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
, as one of seventeen new signings, after impressing on trial. This move came despite difficulties in securing his transfer from the French club, after delays in getting the necessary paperwork from the French Football Federation
French Football Federation
The French Football Federation is the governing body of association football in France, as well as the overseas departments and territories . It was formed in 1919 and is based in the capital Paris...
. In September 2010, he signed a new two year deal with the club.
Mohsni made his Southend debut and his first game in professional football against Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
in the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
on 24 August 2010. Mohsni had a goal disallowed for offside and hit the crossbar in the game Southend eventually lost 2–1 after extra time. On 27 August, Mohsni made his league debut against Bradford City.
Mohsni scored his first goal for the club on 13 November 2010 in a 1–1 draw against Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley F.C.
Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system....
. On 21 January 2011 Mohsni scored a 96th minute equaliser against Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
to salvage a 1–1 draw. In the following game at home to Macclesfield Town
Macclesfield Town F.C.
Macclesfield Town Football Club is an English football team. The club was formed in 1874 and is based in the town of Macclesfield in Cheshire. The team play its home games at the 6,355 capacity Moss Rose stadium...
, Mohsni was picked to start up front following his leveller against Bury and an injury to Barry Corr
Barry Corr
Barry Corr is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Southend United.-Early career:He started his career at Leeds United winning the 2002 Carling cup and came 2nd in the FA Premier Academy League Under-17 and he spent a brief spell on loan at Bristol City during the 2006/07...
. He scored twice in a 4–1 win, with involvement in one of the other goals.
On 31 January 2011, Southend rejected a bid of £250,000 from Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
for Mohsni. On 5 February 2011 against Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
Mohsni was stretchered off amidst fears he had suffered a broken ankle, scans later revealed no break or fracture but he had suffered ligament damage and would be out of action for at least two months.
Mohsni made his return from injury on 2 April 2011 playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–0 draw against Aldershot Town
Aldershot Town F.C.
Aldershot Town Football Club is an association football club based in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden Fourth Division club Aldershot Football Club...
. His return to first team action also saw him suffer a broken nose.
Starting the 2011–12 season as a striker due to injuries to Barry Corr
Barry Corr
Barry Corr is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Southend United.-Early career:He started his career at Leeds United winning the 2002 Carling cup and came 2nd in the FA Premier Academy League Under-17 and he spent a brief spell on loan at Bristol City during the 2006/07...
and Blair Sturrock
Blair Sturrock
Blair David Sturrock is a Scottish footballer who plays as a forward for Southend United.Sturrock has also played for Dundee United, Brechin City on loan, Plymouth Argyle, Kidderminster Harriers, Swindon Town, Rochdale and Mansfield Town...
, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 opening day win at home to Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
. On 3 September 2011, again playing as a make-shift centre forward, Mohsni scored after a 35-yard strike against Northampton Town
Northampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
.
External links
- Profile at the official Southend United website