Biography
Who is Faouzi Ghoulam?
Early life and background
Faouzi Ghoulam was born on February 1, 1991, in Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France. He was born to parents from Algeria. His father originates from Batna, while his mother comes from Annaba. He grew up in a large family with eight brothers and two sisters.
Professional club career
Faouzi Ghoulam began his professional path with AS Saint-Étienne. On September 22, 2010, he made his debut in a Coupe de la Ligue match against Nice, entering the game as a substitute. He later made his first appearance in Ligue 1 during a match against Valenciennes. By the end of that season, he had established himself as a consistent starter for the team. Over the next two and a half seasons, he played in 65 league matches for the club.
International football career
Although born in France, Faouzi Ghoulam expressed his desire to represent Algeria in international play. In late 2012, he confirmed that he would compete for the Algerian national team at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. While he was selected for that tournament in South Africa, he did not play in any of the matches.
Career honors and awards
Faouzi Ghoulam has earned several accolades throughout his professional career. With AS Saint-Étienne, he won the Coupe de la Ligue in 2013. During his time at Napoli, he captured the Coppa Italia in the 2013–14 and 2019–20 seasons. He also helped Napoli win the Supercoppa Italiana in 2014.
Birthday and age
Faouzi Ghoulam was born on February 1, 1991, which makes Faouzi 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Faouzi shares the date with 67 other famous people.
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