Sofiane Khelili
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Sofiane Khelili is an Algeria
n football player. He currently plays for JS Kabylie
in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1.
, joining them on a transfer from NA Hussein Dey
. JS Kabylie paid a transfer fee of 6,000,000 Algerian dinar
s. On March 4, 2011, Khelili made his official debut for JS Kabylie in a 2010–11 Algerian Cup
match against ES Mostaganem
. Khelili came on as a substitute in the 89th minute as JS Kabylie won 1-0.
for the first time for a 5-day training camp in Algiers
. He was a member of the Under-23 team that won the 2010 UNAF U-23 Tournament
in Morocco
. On November 16, 2011, he was selected as part of Algeria's squad for the 2011 CAF U-23 Championship in Morocco
.
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
n football player. He currently plays for JS Kabylie
JS Kabylie
Jeunesse Sportive de Kabylie , known as JS Kabylie or JSK , is an Algerian professional association football club based in Tizi Ouzou. It draws its support from Kabyle football fans even outside the city of Tizi Ouzou...
in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1.
Club career
On January 22, 2011, Khelili signed a three year contract with JS KabylieJS Kabylie
Jeunesse Sportive de Kabylie , known as JS Kabylie or JSK , is an Algerian professional association football club based in Tizi Ouzou. It draws its support from Kabyle football fans even outside the city of Tizi Ouzou...
, joining them on a transfer from NA Hussein Dey
NA Hussein Dey
Nasr Athlétique de Hussein Dey is an Algerian football club based in Hussein Dey, Algiers. The club was founded in 1947 by the merger of three clubs from Hussein Dey: Nedjma Sport de Hussein Dey, l’Idéal Club de la Glacière and l’Espérance Sportive de Léveilley. Their home stadium is Stade Frères...
. JS Kabylie paid a transfer fee of 6,000,000 Algerian dinar
Algerian dinar
The dinar is the currency of Algeria and it is subdivided into 100 santeem .-History:The dinar was introduced on 1 April 1964, replacing the Algerian new franc at par.-Coins:...
s. On March 4, 2011, Khelili made his official debut for JS Kabylie in a 2010–11 Algerian Cup
2010–11 Algerian Cup
The 2010–11 Algerian Cup was the 47th edition of the Algerian Cup. JS Kabylie won the Cup by defeating USM El Harrach 1-0 in the final with a goal from Farès Hamiti in the 13th minute...
match against ES Mostaganem
ES Mostaganem
Espérance Sportive de Mostaganem, better known as ES Mostaganem, is an Algerian football club in Mostaganem founded in 1940. The club currently plays in the Algerian Championnat National 2, the second highest tier in Algerian football...
. Khelili came on as a substitute in the 89th minute as JS Kabylie won 1-0.
International career
On October 1, 2008, Khelili was called up to the Algerian Under-23 National TeamAlgeria Olympic football team
Algeria Olympic football team represents Algeria in international football competitions in Olympic Games. The selection is limited to players under the age of 23, except during the Olympic Games where the use of three overage players is allowed...
for the first time for a 5-day training camp in Algiers
Algiers
' is the capital and largest city of Algeria. According to the 1998 census, the population of the city proper was 1,519,570 and that of the urban agglomeration was 2,135,630. In 2009, the population was about 3,500,000...
. He was a member of the Under-23 team that won the 2010 UNAF U-23 Tournament
2010 UNAF U-23 Tournament
The 2010 UNAF U-23 Tournament is an association football tournament open to the Under-23 national teams of UNAF member countries. The tournament took place between 13 December and 18 December 2010 in Morocco with matches held in the cities of El Jadida, Casablanca and Mohammédia...
in Morocco
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
. On November 16, 2011, he was selected as part of Algeria's squad for the 2011 CAF U-23 Championship in Morocco
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
.
Honours
- Won the Algerian CupAlgerian CupThe Algerian Cup is a football competition in Algeria, pitting regional teams against each other. It was established in October 1962, three months after independence, and has been played yearly since then apart from 1990 and 1993. The 2011 edition was won by JS Kabylie who beat USM El Harrach...
once with JS KabylieJS KabylieJeunesse Sportive de Kabylie , known as JS Kabylie or JSK , is an Algerian professional association football club based in Tizi Ouzou. It draws its support from Kabyle football fans even outside the city of Tizi Ouzou...
in 20112010–11 Algerian CupThe 2010–11 Algerian Cup was the 47th edition of the Algerian Cup. JS Kabylie won the Cup by defeating USM El Harrach 1-0 in the final with a goal from Farès Hamiti in the 13th minute... - Won the World Military CupWorld Military CupThe World Military Cup is a football competition for national military teams. It is organized by the International Military Sports Council . The tournament has been held since 1946 and was originally called the World Military Championship. The name changed for the 2001 edition...
once with the Algerian National Military Team in 2011