Youssef Sofiane
Youssef Sofiane | |
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| Born | July 8, 1984 Villefranche-sur-Saône, France |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | 2000–2012 (approximate) |
| Known for | Playing in leagues across England, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Algeria, and Germany |
Youssef Sofiane (; born 8 July 1984 in Villefranche-sur-Saône) is a French professional footballer who has competed in leagues across England, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Algeria, and Germany.
Club career
Sofiane, who has Algerian heritage, initiated his football journey in August 2000 as a youth player at AJ Auxerre. In June 2002, he transferred on a free move to West Ham United, joining under the management of Glenn Roeder as a backup striker. His first-team opportunities were scarce, featuring only twice during August 2003. During his time at West Ham, he was loaned out to several clubs: Lille in January 2004, Notts County in September 2004—where he netted a goal in the Football League Trophy—and Dutch side Roda JC from January to May 2005. By mutual agreement, West Ham released him in August 2005.
Following trials with MK Dons and Coventry City, Sofiane secured a non-contract deal with Coventry in October 2005 but made only a single substitute appearance before his departure in January 2006.
Subsequently, he played for Belgian Jupiler League outfit La Louviere, German Regionalliga club Sportfreunde Siegen, and French team US Lesquin.
On 7 December 2011, after his contract with MC Alger concluded that summer, Sofiane signed an eighteen-month agreement with ES Sétif as a free agent.
After ending his playing days, Sofiane moved into the role of a football agent.
Representative honours
At youth international level, Sofiane represented France from Under-15 through Under-18 categories.
Honours
ES Sétif
- Algerian Cup: 2012