Abdelkader Ghezzal

Abdelkader Mohamed Ghezzal (Arabic: عبد القادر غزال; born 5 December 1984) is a former professional footballer who played as a forward or midfield playmaker.

After starting his career with a number of minor league clubs in France, Ghezzal moved to Italy in 2005 to join Crotone.

On 1 July 2010, Ghezzal joined A.S. Bari, signing a four-year contract with the club, in co-ownership deal, for €2.25 million.

Co-currently, Siena signed Pedro Kamatà and Filippo Carobbio also in co-ownership deal, for €500,000 each, made Ghezzal worth €1.25 million cash plus players.

On 13 June, at the 2010 FIFA World Cup group stage, Ghezzal was brought on as a substitute in a match against Slovenia, but was subsequently sent off for two yellow card offences within thirteen minutes of being on the pitch.