Sabri Lamouchi
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Sabri Lamouchi
Sabri Lamouchi (born 9 November 1971 in Lyon
, France
) is a French
football midfielder of Tunisia
n descent.
Lamouchi started his professional career with Alès
in France. During his time there, he impressed Auxerre
and played with them for four years. He then went on to join Monaco
before being snapped up by Parma
of Italy. Even though he had an average season, he was again on the move this time to Italian giants Internazionale. He also struggled there, and failed to win a place in the team.
Lamouchi had a spell at Genoa
before joining Olympique de Marseille
on loan the following year. In January 2006, the loan deal was made a permanent move. He played for Olympique de Marseille
for six further months, until he announced that he was leaving the club on September 18, 2006, although his contract ran until June 2007.
Next, Lamouchi moves to Al-Rayyan in the Qatari League, scoring a spectacular goal in his first match. The next season, he moved on to Umm-Salal
.
In January 2009, Lamouchi transferred to Al-Kharitiyath
.
. He made his debut in 1996 and was a member of the French European Championship squad the same year.
, a Monaco
-based international organization.
Sabri Lamouchi (born 9 November 1971 in Lyon
Lyon
Lyon , is a city in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region, situated between Paris and Marseille. Lyon is located at from Paris, from Marseille, from Geneva, from Turin, and from Barcelona. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais....
, 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...
) is a French
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...
football midfielder of Tunisia
Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
n descent.
Lamouchi started his professional career with Alès
Olympique Alès
Olympique Alès is a French association football club founded in 1923, based in the commune of Alès. The Cévennes club currently playing in the Division d'Honneur Régionale – the seventh division – of the Ligue du Languedoc; the club in the past has played for six seasons in Ligue 1...
in France. During his time there, he impressed Auxerre
AJ Auxerre
Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise is a French association football club based in the commune of Auxerre in Burgundy. The club was founded in 1905 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Auxerre plays its home matches at the Stade l'Abbé-Deschamps on the banks of the...
and played with them for four years. He then went on to join Monaco
AS Monaco FC
Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille...
before being snapped up by Parma
Parma F.C.
Parma Football Club , commonly referred to as just Parma, is an Italian professional football club based in Parma, Emilia–Romagna that will compete in Serie A for the 2011–12 season, having finished in twelfth position last season. Founded as Verdi Foot Ball Club in July 1913, the club changed its...
of Italy. Even though he had an average season, he was again on the move this time to Italian giants Internazionale. He also struggled there, and failed to win a place in the team.
Lamouchi had a spell at Genoa
Genoa C.F.C.
Genoa Cricket and Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Genoa , is a professional Italian football club based in the city of Genoa, Liguria...
before joining Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
on loan the following year. In January 2006, the loan deal was made a permanent move. He played for Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
for six further months, until he announced that he was leaving the club on September 18, 2006, although his contract ran until June 2007.
Next, Lamouchi moves to Al-Rayyan in the Qatari League, scoring a spectacular goal in his first match. The next season, he moved on to Umm-Salal
Umm-Salal Sports Club
Umm-Salal Sport Club is a Qatari football team playing at the first level. It is based in Umm Salal. It was previously known as Al-Tadamun Club....
.
In January 2009, Lamouchi transferred to Al-Kharitiyath
Al-Kharitiyath Sports Club
Al-Kharitiyath Sports Club is a Qatari football club. As of 2011/12 they play in the Qatar Stars League.-Current squad:-Former players:...
.
International career
Lamouchi was capped 11 times and scored one goal for the French national teamFrance national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
. He made his debut in 1996 and was a member of the French European Championship squad the same year.
Commitment
Sabri Lamouchi is today a member of the ‘Champions for Peace’ club, a group of 54 famous elite athletes committed to serving peace in the world through sport, created by Peace and SportPeace and Sport
Peace and Sport, "L’Organisation pour la Paix par le Sport” is a neutral and apolitical international initiative based in the Principality of Monaco and placed under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco....
, a Monaco
Monaco
Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...
-based international organization.
Honours
- 1996: Ligue 1Ligue 1Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
champion with AJ Auxerre - 1996: Coupe de France champion with AJ Auxerre
- 1996: European Championship participation with France
- 2000: Ligue 1Ligue 1Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
champion with AS Monaco - 2002: Italian Cup champion with Parma F.C.
- 2006: Coupe de France runner-up with Olympique de Marseille