Mohamed Fares (commonly styled as Mohamed Fares or Mohamed Farès) is an Algerian professional footballer who primarily plays as a left wing-back or left midfielder. Below is a concise profile and career summary focused on his time linked with Lazio and his broader club and international career.
- Full name: Mohamed Fares
- Date of birth: April 18, 1994
- Place of birth: Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy
- Nationality: Holds both Italian and Algerian eligibility; represents Algeria at international level
- Position: Left wing-back / Left midfielder
- Preferred foot: Left
Club career (highlights)
- Developed in the youth system of Brescia and began his senior career at Brescia.
- Played for Hellas Verona, where he established himself in Serie A.
- Signed by Lazio in January 2018 — Lazio acquired him but immediately loaned him back to Hellas Verona for the remainder of that season.
- While officially a Lazio player, Fares spent time on loan and later moved to other Italian clubs rather than becoming a regular starter for Lazio’s first team. Notable subsequent moves include Sampdoria (initially on loan, then permanently) and later stints at other Serie A/B clubs.
International career
- Eligible for both Italy and Algeria; chose to represent Algeria internationally.
- Made appearances for the Algeria national team, including being in squads for competitive fixtures and friendlies (caps may have varied over time).
Playing style
- Known for pace, crossing ability, and attacking runs down the left flank. Comfortable playing both in an advanced wide midfield role and as a more defensive wing-back.
Notes
- Transfer details, appearance counts, and current club status can change; for the latest statistics (appearances, goals, current club) consult up-to-date sources such as club websites, league databases, or sports databases like Transfermarkt.