Mourad Benhamida
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| Mourad BENHAMIDA | ||
| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Mourad Benhamida | |
| Date of birth | January 18, 1986 | |
| Place of birth | Villeurbanne, France | |
| Height | 176 cm / 5' 9.3" | |
| Playing position | Defender | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Montpellier HSC | |
| Number | 14 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 2005-2006 | Olympique Lyonnais | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2006-2007 2007- |
Olympique Lyonnais Montpellier HSC |
24 (1) |
| National team | ||
| 2004-2006 2006- |
France U-18 France U-21 |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Mourad Benhamida (born 18 January 1986 in Villeurbanne) is a French footballer of Tunisian origin. He currently plays for Montpellier HSC.
He was trained in the youth sections and player development program of Olympique Lyonnais.
[edit] Olympique Lyonnais
Benhamida was known for his prowess in the ranks of the Olympique Lyonnais' junior amateur team, playing in the CFA 2 that he captained. In April 2006, Olympique Lyonnais' president Jean-Michel Aulas announced that Benhamida would sign a one-year professional contract with the club alongside fellow young hope and France U-18 international Grégory Bettiol. Both helped their team win the second division Amateur Championship to get promoted in the CFA.
He is considered part of the young generation of promising players formed by Olympique Lyonnais who were signed by the club (sometimes before being sold to other outfits) like : Jérémy Berthod, Karim Benzema, Hatem Ben Arfa, Bryan Bergougnoux, Grégory Bettiol, and Jérémy Clément.
[edit] Montpellier HSC
Benhamida, after receiving little playing time with Lyon, transferred to Montpellier HSC on a Bosman transfer. He made his debut as a late match substitute in Montpellier 3-1 win over FC Libourne. He scored his first goal on August 17, 2007 against Troyes AC in Montpellier's 3-0 victory.
[edit] Honours
- 2006 : Champion de France des réserves
- 2005 : Finalist of the Coupe Gambardella
- 2005 : Champion de France 18 ans
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