Tarek Lazizi
Tarek Lazizi | |
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| Born | June 8, 1971 Algeria |
| Occupation | Former professional footballer |
| Years active | 1987–2005 |
| Known for | Central defender, Algerian national team player |
Tarek "Baresi" Lazizi (born 8 June 1971) is a former Algerian professional footballer recognized for his role as a central defender, with a significant part of his career spent in Finland.
Career
Lazizi earned the nickname «Baresi» in tribute to the Italian defender Franco Baresi. His career is also notably marked by a decisive tackle on USM Alger striker Azzedine Rahim that had lasting consequences.
Club career
- 1981–1982: JS El Biar (Youth)
- 1982–1987: MC Alger (Youth)
- 1987–1996: MC Alger
- 1996–1998: Stade Tunisien
- 1998–1999: Gençlerbirliği
- 1999–2002: MC Alger
- 2002–2003: Atlantis FC
- 2003–2005: MB Bouira
International career
Representing Algeria at every level, Lazizi made his international debut in 1989 during a preparatory tournament held in Cameroon prior to the 1990 African Cup of Nations. Throughout his tenure with the national team, he scored two goals: one during the first leg of the 1991 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations against Iran, and another in the quarter-final match of the 1996 African Cup of Nations facing South Africa.
Honours
National Team:
- Champion of the African Cup of Nations in 1990
- Winner of the Afro-Asian Cup of Nations in 1991
- Accumulated 35 appearances and netted 2 goals for the Algerian national squad
- Participated in the African Cup of Nations tournaments of 1990 and 1996
Club:
- Claimed the Algerian league championship with MC Alger in 1999
Individual:
- Awarded Best Foreign Player in the Tunisian League for the 1996/1997 campaign