Ayoub Ghezala
Ayoub Ghezala | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 6, 1995 Algeria |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | –present |
| Known for | Centre-back for MC Alger and Algeria A' |
Ayoub Ghezala (; born 6 December 1995) is an Algerian professional football player who occupies the position of a centre-back for both MC Alger and the Algeria A'.
Club career
Ghezala began his professional journey with MC El Eulma competing in Algeria's second-tier league. He subsequently joined US Beni Douala, participating in the third division, before moving on to represent Amel Bou Saâda and later USM Annaba, both clubs competing in the second division.
In the summer of 2021, he committed to a three-year deal with MC Alger. He made his first appearance in the Ligue 1 on 2 November 2021 during a match against CR Belouizdad, coming off the bench in the 71st minute to contribute to a 2–1 win.
International career
Ghezala received his inaugural call-up to the Algeria A' national football team from coach Madjid Bougherra on 2 April 2022. This selection was for friendly matches against Togo, serving as preparation for the upcoming 2022 African Nations Championship.
Career statistics
- Scores and results list Algeria A' first.
International
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 July 2022 | Nelson Mandela Stadium, Algiers, Algeria | Template:Fb | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2022 African Nations Championship qualification |
Honours
MC Alger
- Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1: 2023–24, 2024–25
- Runner-up, Algerian Cup: 2023–24
- Winner, Algerian Super Cup: 2024
Algeria A'
- Runner-up, African Nations Championship: 2022