Yacine Brahimi

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Yacine Brahimi

Brahimi with Rennes in 2010
Personal information
Full nameYacine Brahimi
Date of birth (1990-02-08) 8 February 1990
Place of birthParis, France
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing positionAttacking Midfielder
Club information
Current clubGranada
Number10
Youth career
1997–2000ASB Montreuil
2000–2004CO Vincennois
2003–2006INF Clairefontaine
2004–2006Paris Saint-Germain
2006–2009Rennes
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2009–2013Rennes38(7)
2009–2010→ Clermont Foot (loan)31(8)
2012–2013→ Granada (loan)27(3)
2013–Granada11(1)
National team‡
2006France U167(2)
2006France U173(0)
2007–2008France U185(1)
2008–2009France U1925(11)
2010France U205(1)
2010–2012France U218(1)
2013–Algeria3(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:15, June 16, 2013 (EST).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 11:15, June 16, 2013 (EST)

Yacine Brahimi (Arabic: ياسين إبراهيمي‎; born 8 February 1990) is an Algerian football player who currently plays for Granada CF and the Algeria national team. He plays as an attacking midfielder and a winger and is described as a "technically gifted player". His coach, Frédéric Antonetti, has declared that Brahimi will be the "future play-maker of Stade Rennais".[1]

Brahimi started his career throughout various clubs in the Île-de-France region, having trained at ASB Montreuil and CO Vincennois. In 2003, he was selected to attend the Clairefontaine academy. Brahimi spent three years at the academy and, upon leaving, signed with Stade Rennais. While in the club's youth academy, he achieved several club honours. After turning professional, Brahimi was loaned out to second division club Clermont Foot. While at Clermont, he had a successful individual 2009–10 season and quickly became the subject of transfer speculation. In 2010, Brahimi returned to Rennes.

An Algerian international, Brahimi is a former France youth international having represented the country at all youth levels. In 2009, he played on the under-19 team that reached the semi-finals at the 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship. In February 2013, Brahimi switched his international allegiance to Algeria and made his debut for the Desert Foxes a month later.

Club career

Early career

Brahimi was born in Paris to Algerian parents and grew up in the eastern suburbs of Paris in Montreuil in Seine-Saint-Denis.[2] While growing up, he often emulated his idol Zinedine Zidane while playing street football with friends.[3] Brahimi began his football career playing for his local club ASB Montreuil. After a four-year stint there, he joined CO Vincennois, known for producing Ligue 1 player Blaise Matuidi, in nearby Vincennes. Two years later, Brahimi was selected to attend the renowned Clairefontaine academy in order to further his development. While training at Clairefontaine during the week, he regularly played for Vincennois on the weekends. In his final year at Clairefontaine, Brahimi spent a year at the Camp des Loges, the youth training center of Paris Saint-Germain, training alongside youth international teammate Mamadou Sakho.[4] Despite being courted by several French and European clubs, following his stint at Clairefontaine, he signed an aspirant (youth) contract with Rennes. In October 2010, Brahimi cited choosing Rennes as his destination because of the club's educational value stating "In Rennes, the academy gives much importance to the schoolwork" and "It was a warranty for my parents. They advised me to choose Stade Rennes. That way, I could continue my football training while preparing my Baccalauréat".[4]

Rennes

Brahimi playing in a U19 championship match with Rennes.

Brahimi joined Rennes and quickly became a part of a slew of talent in the club's youth academy. He joined Damien Le Tallec, the younger brother of Anthony Le Tallec, Yann M'Vila, Yohann Lasimant, Kévin Théophile-Catherine, and Samuel Souprayen as the club's most sought after prospects. The combination of M'Vila, Brahimi, Camara, and Le Tallec, all four being members of the class of 1990, were particularly instrumental in their youth team's successes. With the under-16 team, the foursome won the Tournoi Carisport, a national tournament that regularly pits the top academies in France against each other. Two seasons later with the under-18 team, Brahimi won the under-18 league championship for the 2006–07 season. In 2008, the youth academy achieved its biggest honour after winning the Coupe Gambardella. The title was Rennes' third Gambardella Cup and its first since 2003 when the likes of Yoann Gourcuff and Sylvain Marveaux were playing in the competition. Following the 2007–08 season, on 23 June, Brahimi signed his first professional contract agreeing to a three-year deal until June 2011.[5] Though on a professional contract, Brahimi was not assigned a number on the senior team and instead played on the club's Championnat de France amateur team in the fourth division appearing in 22 matches and scoring three goals helping the side finish 1st among professional clubs in their group, thus qualifying for the competition's playoffs, where they lost to Lyon in the semi-finals.[6]

Loan to Clermont

Following a successful international season with France, Rennes decided it would be best to send the young player on loan to receive some much needed playing time. On 3 July 2009, the club announced that Brahimi would join Ligue 2 club Clermont Foot on loan for the entire 2009–10 season.[7] Brahimi arrived at the club following the 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship, alongside fellow loanee from Juventus Carlo Vecchione, and was assigned the number 28 shirt. He made his professional debut on the opening match day of the season appearing as a substitute in a 2–1 defeat to Arles-Avignon.[8] He scored his first goal for the club on 25 September converting a penalty in the club's 3–2 win over Angers.[9] Brahimi's first goal in open play occurred on 4 December in Clermont's 3–1 win away to Bastia.[10] Two weeks later, he scored again, converting another penalty in a 1–1 draw with Guingamp.[11]

On 23 March 2010, Brahimi scored the opening goal in Clermont's 3–0 win over Ajaccio.[12] Three days later, he scored a goal and provided an assist in a 3–1 away victory over Istres.[13] A month later, Brahimi converted his third penalty of the season in a 3–2 victory over Dijon.[14] The win moved Clermont up to 4th position in the league standings and just three points off a promotion place. The following week, Brahimi continued to display his offensive prowess scoring against Le Havre. The match, however, ended negatively for Clermont as the club lost 2–1.[15] It was the club's first defeat in a match where Brahimi had scored a goal. Three days later, Brahimi scored his eight goal of the campaign in a 3–1 victory against Guingamp.[16] The victory established a promotion playoff match on the final match day of the season as 4th placed Clermont faced 3rd-placed Arles-Avignon with the victory earning promotion to Ligue 1. Unfortunately for Clermont, the club failed to earn promotion to Ligue 1 for the first time in club history as it lost the match 1–0. Brahimi played 89 minutes in the match receiving a yellow card in the process.[17]

Return to Rennes

Following the season, on 15 May 2010, Rennes manager Frédéric Antonetti confirmed that Brahimi would return to the team, despite interest from English club Arsenal and Spanish club Real Madrid, and that he would be heavily relied upon for the 2010–11 season possibly serving as the playmaker replacing the aging Jérôme Leroy.[18][19][20][21][22] On 7 August 2010, Brahimi made his club debut for Rennes in the club's opening league match against Lille. He started the match and played 71 minutes in a 1–1 draw.[23] The following day, Rennes announced that Brahimi had signed a four-year contract extension with the club.[24] The new deal will keep him at the club until June 2014.[25]

On 14 August 2010, Brahimi scored his first career goal for the club in a 3–0 victory over Nancy.[26] For a portion of the fall season, the play-maker underwent a dry spell not scoring a goal or providing an assist. As a result, Brahimi began rotating in and out of the starting lineup. After the winter break, Brahimi returned to form scoring and providing an assist in the team's 7–0 hammering of Championnat National club Cannes in the Coupe de France.[27] A week later, he scored a double in a 4–0 league win over Arles-Avignon.[28] On 5 February 2011, Brahimi scored a goal against his former youth club Paris Saint-Germain. The long-range driven goal was the only goal of the match as the victory moved Rennes equal on points with Paris Saint-Germain for second place.[29]

International career

France

As early as the age of 13, Brahimi began featuring with regional youth teams playing for Île-de-France alongside future youth international teammates Mamadou Sakho, Tripy Makonda, Maxime Partouche, and Sébastien Corchia. Brahimi made his debut for the under-16 team on 21 March 2006 converting a penalty in a 3–1 victory over Germany.[30] He played with the under-16 team at the 2006 edition of the Montaigu Tournament playing in all four matches the team contested as France were crowned champions defeating Italy 2–1 in the final.[31] With the under-17 team, Brahimi made his debut on 25 September in a qualification match for the 2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship against Lithuania. France won the match 4–2 with Brahimi making a substitute appearance.[32] Despite appearing in the first round of qualification, Brahimi was absent from the tournament itself, due to the player struggling to adapt at his new club domestically.[4] He later failed to make the team that qualified for the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which was achieved by virtue of their semi-final appearance in the UEFA-sanctioned tournament. Brahimi made his debut with the under-18 team on 18 December 2007 in a friendly match against Portugal in a 1–0 loss and later featured in two friendly matches against Germany, one of which was played at the GAZi-Stadion auf der Waldau in Stuttgart.[33][34]

With the under-19 team, Brahimi appeared in all 19 matches scoring 12 goals. He was immense during the 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification scoring a team-leading five goals against Liechtenstein, Malta, and the Republic of Ireland netting two goals each against the Liechtenstein and the hosts.[35][36][37] Brahimi also scored several goals in friendly matches. On 30 March 2009, he scored a goal against the Ukraine and, the following month, scored a brace against Finland in a 7–0 rout.[38][39] At the 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship, Brahimi scored two goals; one against Serbia and another against Spain.[40][41] The game-winning goal against Spain assured France's progression to the semi-finals where they lost to England.[42]

Brahimi is also eligible to represent Algeria at international level. Following a successful season with Clermont, he was contacted by the Fédération Algérienne de Football who offered the player an opportunity to play on the team at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.[2] Brahimi was set to be named to manager Rabah Saadane's preliminary squad list for the competition, but turned down the opportunity with his preference being to continue his international career with France.[2][43][43][44] On 12 May 2010, after almost a year not representing France internationally, Brahimi was called up to the under-20 team by coach Patrick Gonfalone to participate in the 2010 Toulon Tournament. In the team's second group stage match against Japan, Brahimi scored the final goal in the team's 4–1 victory.[45] He played in all five of the team's matches as France finished in third place.

On 26 August 2010, Brahimi was called up to the under-21 team by coach Erick Mombaerts for the first time for 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualification matches against the Ukraine and Malta. He made his under-21 debut in the match against Malta. Brahimi played the entire match in a 2–0 victory.[46] He, subsequently, featured in the team's three matches before dropping out of the selection for the team's friendly match against Slovakia in February 2011 due to injury.[47]

Algeria

In February 2013, it was announced that Brahimi had decided to switch his FIFA national allegiance to represent Algeria.[48] He made his debut a month later as a starter in the 3-1 win over Benin in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.[49]

Career statistics

Club

(Correct as of 20 May 2012)[50]

Club Season League Cup[nb 1] Europe[nb 2] Total
Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists
Clermont 2009–10 3281200—3481
Total 3281200—3481
Rennes 2010–11 2240421—2661
2011–12 17206102002530
Total 396010312005191
Career total 71141123120085172

Honours

Club

Rennes

Notes

  1. ↑ Includes Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophée des Champions
  2. ↑ Includes UEFA Supercup

References

  1. ↑ "Yacine Brahimi se construit un avenir radieux". Rennes Maville (in French). 9 January 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2011. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Yacine Brahimi: J’ai dit non à la Coupe du monde, mais je ne dis pas non à l’Algérie". 123 Vive Algerie. 11 May 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  3. ↑ "Yacine Brahimi, le feu follet veut oublier". Caen Maville. 23 May 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Brahimi, marked out for success". Stade Rennais F.C. 16 February 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2011. 
  5. ↑ "Yacine Brahimi passe pro". Stade Rennais F.C. (in French). 23 June 2008. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  6. ↑ "Réserves, demi-finale: Lyon élimine Rennes aux tirs au but". Stade Rennais F.C. (in French). 2 June 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  7. ↑ "Rennes: Yacine Brahimi prêté à Clermont". Fédération Internationale de Football Association (in French). 3 July 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  8. ↑ "Clermont v. Arles Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 7 August 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  9. ↑ "Clermont v. Angers Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 25 September 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  10. ↑ "Bastia v. Clermont Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 4 December 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  11. ↑ "Guingamp v. Clermont Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 22 December 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  12. ↑ "Clermont v. Ajaccio Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 23 March 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  13. ↑ "Istres v. Clermont Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 26 March 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  14. ↑ "Dijon v. Clermont Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 23 April 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  15. ↑ "Le Havre v. Clermont Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 4 May 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  16. ↑ "Clermont v. Guingamp Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 7 May 2010. Retrieved 26 February 2011. 
  17. ↑ "Arles-Avignon v. Clermont Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 15 May 2010. Retrieved 26 February 2011. 
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  19. ↑ "Arsenal & Real Madrid target Rennes starlet Yacine Brahimi". New York Daily News. 6 May 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
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  21. ↑ "Antonetti "compte sur Brahimi"". France Football (in French). 1 June 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  22. ↑ "Yacine Brahimi grandit à l'ombre des volcans". Rennes Maville (in French). 31 March 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  23. ↑ "Rennes v. Lille Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 7 August 2010. Retrieved 8 August 2010. 
  24. ↑ "Y. Brahimi signe un contrat de 4 ans". Stade Rennais F.C. (in French). 7 August 2010. Retrieved 8 August 2010. 
  25. ↑ "Brahimi jusqu'en 2014". France Football (in French). 8 August 2010. Retrieved 8 August 2010. 
  26. ↑ "Nancy v. Rennes Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 14 August 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2011. 
  27. ↑ "Rennes v. Cannes Match Report". L'Equipe (in French). 9 January 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2011. 
  28. ↑ "Rennes v. Arles-Avignon Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 15 January 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2011. 
  29. ↑ "Rennes v. Paris Saint-Germain Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 5 February 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2011. 
  30. ↑ "La France bat l'Allemagne (3-1)". French Football Federation (in French). 21 March 2006. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  31. ↑ "La France remporte la finale (2-1)" (in French). French Football Federation. 17 April 2006. Retrieved 22 June 2010. 
  32. ↑ "Belle entrée en matière (4-2)" (in French). French Football Federation. 25 September 2006. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  33. ↑ "Courte défaite tricolore (1-0)" (in French). French Football Federation. 18 December 2007. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  34. ↑ "Succès allemand à Stuttgart (1-0)" (in French). French Football Federation. 11 March 2008. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  35. ↑ "France v. Liechtenstein Match Report". Union of European Football Associations. 21 November 2008. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  36. ↑ "Malta v. France Match Report". Union of European Football Associations. 23 November 2008. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  37. ↑ "France v. Republic of Ireland Match Report". Union of European Football Associations. 26 November 2008. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  38. ↑ "Victoire convaincante (7-0)" (in French). French Football Federation. 29 April 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  39. ↑ "Premier succès tricolore (2-0)" (in French). French Football Federation. 30 March 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  40. ↑ "Aleksić ensures honours are shared". Union of European Football Associations. 21 July 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  41. ↑ "Brahimi fires France into last four". Union of European Football Associations. 27 July 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2010. 
  42. ↑ "Outnumbered France succumb to England". Union of European Football Associations. 27 July 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2010. 
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 "Rabah Saâdane a une liste de 35 joueurs" (in French). TSA Algerie. 27 March 2010. Retrieved 30 June 2010. 
  44. ↑ "Brahimi refuse de jouer avec l’Algérie et attend l’appel des bleus" (in French). Football 360. 1 April 2010. Retrieved 30 June 2010. 
  45. ↑ "France v. Japan Match Report" (in French). International Festival "Espoirs". 20 May 2010. Retrieved 30 June 2010. 
  46. ↑ "France prevail in stormy finale". Union of European Football Associations. 7 September 2010. Retrieved 26 February 2011. 
  47. ↑ "Kakuta et Brahimi forfaits, Cabella appelé" (in French). French Football Federation. 6 February 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2011. 
  48. ↑ "Yacine Brahimi opte pour l'Algérie" (in French). DZFoot. February 6, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2013. 
  49. ↑ "Algérie 3-1 Benin" (in French). DZFoot. March 26, 2013. Retrieved April 16, 2013. 
  50. ↑ "Yacine Brahimi LFP Profile" (in French). Ligue de Football Professionnel. Retrieved 5 July 2012. 

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