Moussa Bezaz
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | December 30, 1957 | ||
Place of birth | Grarem, French Algeria | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
Épinal | |||
Sochaux | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1976–1983 | Sochaux | 126 | (4) |
1983–1985 | Rennes | 16 | (0) |
1985–1987 | Épinal | ||
1987–1989 | Chaumont | ||
International career | |||
France U-23 | |||
Managerial career | |||
1987–1991 | Chaumont | ||
1991–1997 | Charleville | ||
1997–1998 | Épinal | ||
1999–2002 | Nancy (Reserves) | ||
2002 | Nancy | ||
2009–2011 | Palestine | ||
2011 | Bahrain U-19 | ||
2011 | Lebanon (assistant) | ||
2011–2013 | Bahrain U-23 | ||
2013 | AS Belfort Sud | ||
2014–2015 | US Chaouia | ||
2015–2016 | AS Montigny-lès-Metz | ||
2016–? | Bordeaux (scout) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Moussa Bezaz (born 30 December 1957) is a French-Algerian former professional football player and esteemed coach, renowned for his ambition and success throughout his career. Bezaz’s passion for football ignited at a young age, propelling him into a journey marked by dedication and achievement.
As a player, Bezaz displayed exceptional talent and determination, earning accolades and respect within the football community.
His skillful performances on the field laid the foundation for a transition into coaching, where he seamlessly translated his experience into leadership and strategic prowess.
Throughout his coaching career, Bezaz’s ambitious spirit and commitment to excellence have been evident in his numerous achievements: from guiding teams to championship victories to nurturing the talents of emerging players, Bezaz’s impact on the football landscape is profound and enduring.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Bezaz remains actively engaged in the football world, serving as a mentor and inspiration to aspiring athletes and coaches alike. His enduring legacy is a testament to his unwavering dedication to the sport and his relentless pursuit of success.
His nephew is the Algerian footballer Yacine Bezzaz.[1]
Career[edit]
Born in Algeria, Bezaz spent his whole career in France, playing as a defender for Sochaux, Rennes, Épinal[2] and Chaumont, where he began his coaching career.
He also played several times for the France national youth football team,[3] and therefore never played for Algeria.
Coaching career[edit]
Bezaz coached Chaumont, Charleville, Épinal and Nancy in France.[4] He was named Palestine national football team manager in July 2009.[5][6] He has also coached in Bahrain, Lebanon and Algeria.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Interview de Moussa Bezaz (Entraineur de l'ASNL) | Football algérien". Archived from the original on 2009-09-23. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
- ^ "SAS Epinal". Archived from the original on 2009-04-22. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
- ^ "ASNL - Site officiel de l'AS Nancy Lorraine".
- ^ Garin, Erik (12 July 2007). "France - Trainers of First and Second Division Clubs". RSSSF. Retrieved 2 August 2009.
- ^ L'Équipe
- ^ FIFA.com. "Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)". www.fifa.com (in French). Archived from the original on July 6, 2009. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
- ^ Footballdatabase
- Barreaud, Marc (1998). Dictionnaire des footballeurs étrangers du championnat professionnel français (1932-1997). L'Harmattan, Paris. ISBN 2-7384-6608-7.
- 1957 births
- Living people
- French sportspeople of Algerian descent
- French men's footballers
- Algerian men's footballers
- FC Sochaux-Montbéliard players
- Stade Rennais F.C. players
- SAS Épinal players
- Ligue 1 players
- Ligue 2 players
- Men's association football defenders
- French football managers
- Algerian football managers
- OFC Charleville managers
- AS Nancy Lorraine managers
- Palestine national football team managers
- US Chaouia managers
- SAS Épinal managers
- Algerian football defender stubs
- French football defender, 1950s birth stubs