Full name Sofian Taibi 2008–2009 Pau FC Position Midfielder 2006–2007 AS Cherbourg Height 1.70 m | Years Team Role Football player Playing position Name Sofian Taibi | |
Date of birth (1987-08-05) August 5, 1987 (age 28) Current team UJA Maccabi Paris Metropole | ||
Sofian Taïbi, sometimes spelt as Sofiane Taïbi, (Arabic: سفيان طيبي) (born August 5, 1987) is an Algerian football player who is currently playing for UJA Alfortville in the Championnat National on loan from FC Istres.
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Club career
A product of the FC Lorient junior ranks, Taïbi joined Championnat National-side Cherbourg in 2006 before moving to Pau FC in 2008. On June 30, 2009, he went on trial with Ligue 1 side Valenciennes FC but was not offered a deal.
On January 5, 2010, Taïbi signed with Ligue 2 side FC Istres. He made his debut for the club on February 19, 2010 in a 2-1 league loss to Le Havre AC.
International career
In 2004, Taïbi was called up to the Algerian Under-20 National Team to take part in the Tournoi de Mulhouse. Despite the team losing in the semi-finals, Taïbi was chosen as the Player of the Tournament.