Samir Abbès (born 6 March 1990) is a French former footballer who last played as a midfielder or winger for RC Arbaâ.

Samir Abbès
Personal information
Date of birth (1990-03-06) 6 March 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth France
Position(s) Midfielder, winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2011 OM B 43 (4)
2011–2012 Martigues 1 (0)
2012–2013 ES Pennoise 15 (3)
2013 RC Arbaâ 11 (0)
International career
Provence
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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As a youth player, Abbès joined the youth academy of French Ligue 1 side OM, helping the youth team win the league.[1]

Club career

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Abbès started his career with French Ligue 1 side OM but was regarded to not have been in the plans of the club's manager Didier Deschamps.[2] In 2011, he signed for French side Martigues.[3] In 2013, he signed for Algerian side RC Arbaâ, where he was initially regarded as a consistent fixture in the club's starting lineup.[4]

International career

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Abbès played for the Provence football team.

Style of play

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Abbes mainly operated as a midfielder or winger and was regarded as a playmaker.[5] He is known for his explosive dribbling.[6]

Personal life

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Abbès is of Algerian descent.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "En attendant la venue de Samir Abbès". algerie360.com.
  2. ^ "Samir Abbès - Maxi Foot article".
  3. ^ "Samir Abbès - Maritima article".
  4. ^ "Abbès : "A Blida, on est maîtres des lieux"". competition.dz.
  5. ^ "Abbès a négocié hier soir avec les dirigeants". algerie360.com.
  6. ^ "Abbès m'a vraiment séduit". djazairess.com (Archived).
  7. ^ "Samir Abbès non retenu". vitaminedz.com.