Adel Lembezat

Adel Lembezat
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-09-02) 2 September 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Pau, France
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Dijon FCO
Number 11
Youth career
2004–2009 Union Jurançon
2009–2011 Pau FC
2011–2017 Toulouse FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Toulouse B 7 (0)
2019–2020 US Lège-Cap-Ferret 18 (2)
2020–2022 Trélissac 41 (4)
2022–2023 Le Puy 25 (2)
2024–2024 Pau B 9 (5)
2024–2024 Pau FC 2 (0)
2024– Dijon FCO B 3 (0)
2024– Dijon FCO 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 January 2025

Adel Lembezat (born (1998-09-02)2 September 1998) is a French-Moroccan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 2 club Dijon FCO.

Career

Early career

Adel Lembezat began his football journey at a young age in his hometown of Jurançon, France. His talent was evident early on, and at the age of 11, he joined the youth ranks of Pau FC. Lembezat's performances at Pau FC caught the eye of scouts, leading to his enrollment in the youth academy of Toulouse FC.

Career

In 2017, Lembezat made his debut with Toulouse FC's reserve team, showcasing his talent and potential on the professional stage.[1] Seeking more playing time to further develop his skills, he moved to Lège-Cap-Ferret in Championnat National 3 in 2019, aiming to hone his craft. Lembezat's determination and hard work paid off as he progressed to Trélissac in Championnat National 2, where he continued to impress with his performances on the field.[2] After two successful years, Lembezat made the leap to Le Puy in Championnat National,[3] France's third division, where he quickly established himself as a standout player.[4] His consistent performances caught the attention of scouts, and he harbored hopes of securing a professional contract.[5] Despite facing setbacks, including a period without a club, Lembezat remained resilient and determined to pursue his dreams.[6] Returning to his boyhood club, Pau FC, he showcased his skills in the reserve team before earning an opportunity to prove himself in Ligue 2 under the guidance of coach Nicolas Usaï, who recognized Lembezat's potential and included him in the plans for the upcoming season.[7] He made his debut during the 2023-24 Ligue 2 season against Angers SCO.[8]

Lembezat signed for Dijon FCO in 2024.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Coupe de France - 8e tour : TFC vs TFC ou quand Adel reçoit Tom". ladepeche.fr (in French). Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Football (Coupe de France) : Adel Lembezat, d'un TFC à l'autre". SudOuest.fr (in French). 26 November 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  3. ^ France, Centre (11 May 2023). "Football - Le joueur du Puy Foot, Adel Lembezat, affole déjà le mercato". www.leveil.fr. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Transferts : plusieurs candidats pour Adel Lembezat (Le Puy)". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Transferts : plusieurs candidats pour Adel Lembezat (Le Puy)". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Football - National : Adel Lembezat s'avance comme la révélation du Puy Foot en cette fin de saison". www.leveil.fr. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Pau FC (B) - Argelès (5-2) : "On s'est facilité le match", apprécie Adel Lembezat - La République des Pyrénées.fr". LaRepubliqueDesPyrenees (in French). Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Angers 2-1 Pau, Ligue 2 : résumé du match (03/05/2024)". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Football - National . Officiel : Adel Lembezat s'engage avec le DFCO". www.bienpublic.com (in French). Retrieved 2 September 2024.