Algeria

Posted in Guides | On July 14th, 2008 | By Ash

While I attempted to make a clever joke on the Zidane headbutt in my last post about Albania – the real location that was the cause of controversy was Algeria, so I epically failed. Considerable lack of talent within Algeria; as the majority if not all of the players found here are plying their trade abroad. Anyway – all these players are found on regular large database as Algerian’s were not retained. Welcome to Algeria.

Name: Karim Ziani
Position: AM RLC
Sale Value: £8.5m

Karim Ziani at the start of the game
Ziani’s potential ability

A great talent from the French league, Ziani is a fast, creative and flairy winger. The Algerian is yet to see his best years standing at the age of 24 and would be a good signing for most clubs in the Premier League and maybe could perform adequately in Europe too. Work permit is not a problem due to his French second nationality.

English League Suitability: Premiership
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Name: Salim Arrache
Position: AML
Sale Value: £2.5m

Salim Arrache at the start of the game
Arrache’s potential ability

Arrache is another winger from France, although not in the same talent bracket as Ziani. With no real standout attributes bar his pace and crossing – Arrache would be a great signing if you could tempt him away from Toulouse to join your championship team. Work permit again not a problem due to French second nationality.

English League Suitability:Low level Premiership would suit Arrache, and he would be a standout performer if signed for a Championship side.
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Name: Nadir Belhadj
Position: D/WB/AM L
Sale Value:£6m

Nadir Belhadj at the start of the game
Belhadj’s potential ability

With great pace, and great crossing ability – Belhadj can potentially become one of the greatest left wingers in the game. Slightly let down by poor flair and finishing, Belhadj is a bargain not to be missed at 6m, and like all players so far has dual-nationality with France so work permit’s should not be a problem. Great.

English League Suitability: Belhadj would slot into most teams in the Premiership rather easily, and can be a potentially world class left winger.
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Name: Ahmed Reda Madouni
Position: DC
Sale Value: £900k

Ahmed Reda Madouni at the start of the game
Madouni’s potential ability

Madouni is another Algerian-French player and therefore work permits will not be a problem. Madouni is also playing close to his full potential and with little room to develop he can quickly become an experienced member of your team. Approaching his peak years as a defender.

English League Suitability: Low level Premiership clubs will find Madouni good backup – while Championship managers will find him a solid member of their team.
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Name: Anther Yahia
Position: DC
Sale Value: £1m

Anther Yahia at the start of the game
Yahia’s potential ability

A rather expensive backup player, Yahia currently ply’s his trade in Germany for Bochum – with no real stand out attributes at all, Yahia will never have the ability to make it in the Premiership, and will be more suited to middle/lower Championship sides.

English League Suitability: Middle/lower championship.
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Name: Rafik Halliche
Position: DC
Sale Value: £105k

Rafik Halliche at the start of the game
Halliche’s potential ability

An all round superior backup centre back than Yahia, Halliche is more talented and less expensive than his international colleague – with good heading ability and good bravery – Halliche will be strong in the air. His pace lets him down, though.

English League Suitability: Championship
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Name: Sofian Dilmi
Position: DC, DM
Sale Value: Free at the start of the game.

Sofian Dilmi at the start of the game
Dilmi’s potential ability

Free signings are always good, especially when the player is young and has great potential – like young Sofian. A budding defensive midfielder with a cracking freekick, Dilmi will progress into a decent Premiership player. Also with French dual nationality.

English League Suitability: Low level EPL and Championship.
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Name: Mehdi Sennaoui
Position: GK
Sale Value: £55k

Mehdi Sennaoui at the start of the game
Sennaoui’s potential ability

Goalkeeper that is well suited to the lower leagues, with a good 15 attribute in reflexes and relatively good in the air – Sennaoui will serve lower league sides well for a reasonable price. [/salesman>

English League Suitability: League One/Two.
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