Moussa Bezaz

Moussa Bezaz
Personal information
Date of birth	December 30, 1957 (age 66)
Place of birth	Grarem, French Algeria
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
	Épinal
	Sochaux
Senior career*
Years	Team
1976–1983	Sochaux
1983–1985	Rennes
1985–1987	Épinal
1987–1989	Chaumont
International career
	France U-23
Managerial career
1987–1991	Chaumont
1991–1997	Charleville
1997–1998	Épinal
1999–2002	Nancy (Reserves)
2002	Nancy
2009–2011	Palestine
2011	Bahrain U-19
2011	Lebanon (assistant)
2011–2013	Bahrain U-23
2013	AS Belfort Sud
2014–2015	US Chaouia
2015–2016	AS Montigny-lès-Metz
2016–?	Bordeaux (scout)
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Moussa Bezaz (born 30 December 1957) is a French-Algerian former professional football player and esteemed coach, renowned for his ambition and success throughout his career. Bezaz’s passion for football ignited at a young age, propelling him into a journey marked by dedication and achievement.

As a player, Bezaz displayed exceptional talent and determination, earning accolades and respect within the football community.

His skillful performances on the field laid the foundation for a transition into coaching, where he seamlessly translated his experience into leadership and strategic prowess.

Throughout his coaching career, Bezaz’s ambitious spirit and commitment to excellence have been evident in his numerous achievements: from guiding teams to championship victories to nurturing the talents of emerging players, Bezaz’s impact on the football landscape is profound and enduring.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Bezaz remains actively engaged in the football world, serving as a mentor and inspiration to aspiring athletes and coaches alike. His enduring legacy is a testament to his unwavering dedication to the sport and his relentless pursuit of success.

His nephew is the Algerian footballer Yacine Bezzaz.^[1]

Career[edit]

Born in Algeria, Bezaz spent his whole career in France, playing as a defender for Sochaux, Rennes, Épinal^[2] and Chaumont, where he began his coaching career.

He also played several times for the France national youth football team,^[3] and therefore never played for Algeria.

Coaching career[edit]

Bezaz coached Chaumont, Charleville, Épinal and Nancy in France.^[4] He was named Palestine national football team manager in July 2009.^[5]^[6] He has also coached in Bahrain, Lebanon and Algeria.^[7]

References[edit]

^ "Interview de Moussa Bezaz (Entraineur de l'ASNL) | Football algérien". Archived from the original on 2009-09-23. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
^ "SAS Epinal". Archived from the original on 2009-04-22. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
^ "ASNL - Site officiel de l'AS Nancy Lorraine".
^ Garin, Erik (12 July 2007). "France - Trainers of First and Second Division Clubs". RSSSF. Retrieved 2 August 2009.
^ L'Équipe
^ FIFA.com. "Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)". www.fifa.com (in French). Archived from the original on July 6, 2009. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
^ Footballdatabase

Barreaud, Marc (1998). Dictionnaire des footballeurs étrangers du championnat professionnel français (1932-1997). L'Harmattan, Paris. ISBN 2-7384-6608-7.

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[1] "Interview de Moussa Bezaz (Entraineur de l'ASNL) | Football algérien". Archived from the original on 2009-09-23. Retrieved 2009-08-02.

[2] "SAS Epinal". Archived from the original on 2009-04-22. Retrieved 2009-08-02.

[3] "ASNL - Site officiel de l'AS Nancy Lorraine".

[fr_league-4] Garin, Erik (12 July 2007). "France - Trainers of First and Second Division Clubs". RSSSF. Retrieved 2 August 2009.

[5] L'Équipe

[6] FIFA.com. "Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)". www.fifa.com (in French). Archived from the original on July 6, 2009. Retrieved 2018-02-05.

[7] Footballdatabase

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