Rachid Ghezzal
Lyon/F/
AlgeriaPlayer Info
Rachid Ghezzal, the Algerian winger for Lyon, is a technically gifted attacker valued at €700,000, renowned for his sublime left foot and ability to deliver decisive moments. The 33-year-old's career has seen him at clubs like Lyon, Leicester City, and Beşiktaş, where he became a fan favorite. His second spell at Lyon marks a homecoming for the academy graduate. Career highlights include a stunning long-range winner in the Premier League and a series of spectacular free-kick goals in Turkey that went viral. With Beşiktaş, he won the Turkish Süper Lig and Turkish Cup, also earning a place in the league's Team of the Season. For Algeria, he has been a key contributor in AFCON qualifying campaigns. Ghezzal is famous for his "trivela" shots—striking the ball with the outside of his boot—a skill that has defined his style. He remains a player capable of unlocking defenses with a single piece of magic.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/09/04
Free player
LyonSigned
2025/06/30
Caykur RizesporFree playerTerminated
2024/09/12
Besiktas JKCaykur RizesporSigned
2021/08/11
Leicester CityBesiktas JK3000000€
Transfer
2021/06/29
Besiktas JKLeicester CityLoan Ended
2020/10/04
Leicester CityBesiktas JKLoan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
LyonFRA Ligue 12025-2026
Matches
Games Played
7
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
138
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
3
Accurate Passes Per Game
51
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
2
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
5
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
4
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
3
Be Fouled Per Game
1