Oussama Targhalline

Oussama Targhalline (born 20 May 2002) is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Le Havre.

Oussama Targhalline
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-05-20) 20 May 2002
Place of birth Sidi Belyout, Morocco
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Le Havre
Number 5
Youth career
0000–2020 Mohammed VI Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2023 Marseille B 11 (0)
2021–2023 Marseille 2 (0)
2022 → Alanyaspor (loan) 6 (0)
2023– Le Havre 13 (1)
International career
2017 Morocco U17 3 (0)
2021–2022 Morocco U20 3 (1)
2022– Morocco U23 8 (1)
Medal record
Representing  Morocco
UNAF U-17 Tournament
Winner2018 Tunisia
UNAF U-20 Tournament
Winner2020 Tunisia
U-23 Africa Cup of Nations
Winner2023 Morocco
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 June 2023

Club career

Targhalline began his career at the Mohammed VI Academy in Salé, Morocco[1] before signing his first professional contract with Marseille at the age of 18. He scored his first senior goal for the club in a mid-season friendly match against Nîmes; Marseille went on to win the match 4–1.[2] Targhalline made his first-team competitive debut for Marseille in a 4–1 Coupe de France win over Cannet Rocheville on 19 December 2021.[3] He made his Ligue 1 debut in a 1–0 win over Bordeaux on 7 January 2022.[4] On 1 August 2022, Targhalline was loaned to Turkish side Alanyaspor.[5]

On 7 January 2023, after being recalled from the loan spell, Targhalline joined Ligue 2 side Le Havre on a permanent deal, signing a contract until June 2025, with an option for another year.[6][7]

International career

Targhalline has represented Morocco at under-17, under-20 and under-23 levels.[8] He was on the final list to participate in the 2020 UNAF U-20 Tournament qualifying for the 2021 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, and participated in all matches, scoring one goal against Libya.[9]

In June 2023, he was included in the final squad of the under-23 national team for the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco itself;[10][11] he scored the winning goal in the 2–1 final victory over Egypt, which helped the Atlas Lions win their first title[12][13][14] and qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics.[12][15]

Honours

Le Havre

Morocco U17

Morocco U20

Morocco U23

References
  1. Guessous, Hamza. "Mohammed VI Football Academy Prepares Quality Players for European Clubs". moroccoworldnews.com. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  2. "L'OM bat Nîmes en amical". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  3. "Marseille vs. Cannet Rocheville - 19 December 2021 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  4. Oussama Targhalline at Soccerway
  5. "Oussama Targhalline prêté 1 an à Alanyaspor" (in French). Marseille. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  6. "Oussama Targhalline transféré au Havre AC". Olympique Marseille (in French). 7 January 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  7. "Oussama Targhalline s'est engagé avec le Havre Athletic Club". www.hac-foot.com (in French). 7 January 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  8. Bamberger, Rodney. "OM - Gros plan sur le jeune Oussama Targhalline". www.coeurmarseillais.fr (in French). Retrieved 2021-12-30.
  9. Football, CAF-Confedération Africaine du. "UNAF U-20 – Morocco qualifies to Mauritania 2021". CAFOnline.com. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  10. "Sei bianconeri con le nazionali". FC Lugano (in Italian). 9 June 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  11. "تشكيلة المنتخب الوطني لاقل من 23 سنة امام غينيا". Royal Moroccan Football Federation (in Arabic). 24 June 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  12. "Morocco win maiden TotalEnergies U-23 Africa Cup of Nations title with victory over Egypt | Total U-23 Africa Cup of Nations 2023". CAFOnline.com. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  13. "Morocco's U23 team crowned with African Cup of Nations". HESPRESS English. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  14. "Le Maroc renverse l'Égypte et remporte sa première CAN U23". L'Équipe (in French). 9 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  15. "Le Mali, le Maroc et l'Égypte qualifiés pour les JO 2024". SO FOOT.com (in French). 8 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  16. https://lematin.ma/can-u17-maroc-se-qualifie-phase-finale/299696.html
  17. Football, CAF-Confedération Africaine du. "UNAF U-20 – Morocco qualifies to Mauritania 2021 | Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2021". CAFOnline.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
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