Djamal Mahamat
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Djamal Abdoulaye Mahamat Bindi جمال محمد بيندي (born 26 April 1983 in Tripoli
), known as Mahamat, is a Libyan
footballer who plays for S.C. Braga in Portugal
, as a defensive midfielder.
He was born to a Libyan mother and a Chadian
father whose family had settled in the former country.
(no appearances), Mahamat moved to France
and remained in the country for four of the five following years, playing exclusively in amateur football, namely with L'Entente SSG. In 2006–07, aged 23, he made his professional debuts, appearing for and G.D. Estoril Praia in the Portuguese second division
.
In November 2007, Mahamat had unsuccessful trials in England
with Hartlepool United
and Bradford City
. In the 2008 summer, he returned from the French lower leagues and signed for S.C. Beira-Mar, also in the Portuguese second level. After a weak first season
- 15 games - he became an undisputed first-choice for the Aveiro outfit.
Mahamat made his top flight debut on 15 August 2010, playing 90 minutes in a 0–0 home draw against U.D. Leiria, and contributing with three goals as Beira-Mar eventually retained its division status. In May 2011, just weeks after the season ended, he was purchased by fellow league side S.C. Braga, for an undisclosed fee; on 1 June 2011 his transfer was confirmed, with the player signing a four-year contract, and reuniting with Beira-Mar boss Leonardo Jardim
.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city in Libya. It is also known as Western Tripoli , to distinguish it from Tripoli, Lebanon. It is affectionately called The Mermaid of the Mediterranean , describing its turquoise waters and its whitewashed buildings. Tripoli is a Greek name that means "Three...
), known as Mahamat, is a Libyan
Libya
Libya is an African country in the Maghreb region of North Africa bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad and Niger to the south, and Algeria and Tunisia to the west....
footballer who plays for S.C. Braga in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, as a defensive midfielder.
He was born to a Libyan mother and a Chadian
Chad
Chad , officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west...
father whose family had settled in the former country.
Club career
After an unassuming spell with S.C. Salgueiros in PortugalPortugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
(no appearances), Mahamat moved to France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and remained in the country for four of the five following years, playing exclusively in amateur football, namely with L'Entente SSG. In 2006–07, aged 23, he made his professional debuts, appearing for and G.D. Estoril Praia in the Portuguese second division
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
.
In November 2007, Mahamat had unsuccessful trials in 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...
with Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
and Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
. In the 2008 summer, he returned from the French lower leagues and signed for S.C. Beira-Mar, also in the Portuguese second level. After a weak first season
2008–09 Liga de Honra
The 2008–09 Liga de Honra season is the nineteenth since its establishment. Trofense are the defending champions.-Teams promoted to Liga de Honra:*Oliveirense*Sporting Covilhã-League table:-Summary:...
- 15 games - he became an undisputed first-choice for the Aveiro outfit.
Mahamat made his top flight debut on 15 August 2010, playing 90 minutes in a 0–0 home draw against U.D. Leiria, and contributing with three goals as Beira-Mar eventually retained its division status. In May 2011, just weeks after the season ended, he was purchased by fellow league side S.C. Braga, for an undisclosed fee; on 1 June 2011 his transfer was confirmed, with the player signing a four-year contract, and reuniting with Beira-Mar boss Leonardo Jardim
Leonardo Jardim
José Leonardo Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim is a Portuguese football manager, currently in charge of S.C. Braga.-Football career:...
.