RACHID GHEZZAL

Full name: Rachid Ghezzal

Date of birth: 9 May 1991

Place of birth: Décines-Charpieu, France

Nationality: Algerian (also born in France)

Position: Right winger / Attacking midfielder

Club career (highlights):

• Lyon (Olympique Lyonnais) — Developed through Lyon’s academy, made senior appearances for the club early in his career.
• Monaco — Transferred to AS Monaco; had loan spells including back to Lyon and to Gaziantepspor.
• Gaziantepspor (loan) — Gained experience in the Turkish Süper Lig while on loan.
• Sivasspor — Continued career in Turkey with solid performances.
• Beşiktaş — Played for Beşiktaş J.K. in the Turkish Süper Lig; contributed as an attacking wide player with goals and assists during his time at the club.
• Later clubs — After Beşiktaş he had further moves (including a spell at Leicester City on loan and returns to Turkey), continuing his professional career.

International career:

• Represents Algeria at senior international level. He switched allegiance from France youth setups to play for the Algerian national team.
• Has been called up for qualifiers and friendlies and featured in Algeria squads in the 2010s.

Playing attributes:

• Known for dribbling ability, close control and creativity on the right flank.
• Can play as a winger or as an attacking midfielder, providing assists and chipping in with goals.
• Comfortable taking set pieces and combining in attacking moves.

Notable achievements:

• Key contributor at club level in Turkey, including important goals/assists for Beşiktaş during his tenure.
• Part of the pool of international players strengthening Algeria’s attack during his active years.

This summary covers the main points of Rachid Ghezzal’s profile and career, emphasizing his time at Beşiktaş and his role with the Algerian national team.