Stéphane Ziani (born 9 December 1971) is a French former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder and is currently a manager.
A product of FC Nantes's renowned youth system, Ziani was a key member for hometown squad from an early age, having represented the side on two separate stints: from 1991 to 94 and from 2000 to 2004.
As a holding midfielder, he scored 11 league goals for RC Lens in 1997–98 for his first national championship, also achieved in 2001 with Nantes (the latter of which he contributed 31 appearances).
[3] Ziani's father is of Algerian origin, hailing from the Kabyle city of Bejaia.
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