Imane Chebel


Imane Chebel is a footballer who last played as a defender for A-League Women club Wellington Phoenix. Born in Canada, she plays for the Algeria women's national team.

Club career

In July 2021, Chebel joined Division 1 Féminine side [FC FC Fleury 91 (women)|Fleury 91 (women)|Fleury].
In July 2022, Chebel moved to Division 2 Féminine side Stade Brestois 29 from Fleury.
On 1 April 2024, Flamengo announced the signing of Chebel from Norwegian Arna-Bjørnar until the end of the season.
In November 2024, Chebel joined New Zealand A-League Women club Wellington Phoenix. Two weeks after signing for the club they decided mutually to part ways due to unforeseen circumstances.

International career

In March 2018, Chebel got her first call-up to the national senior team by coach Azzedine Chih to participate in the First round of 2018 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification against Senegal. On 4 April 2018, she debuted for the national team as a starter against Senegal. With the team qualifying for the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations, she was selected by coach Radia Fertoul to be part of the final squad. However, she only played in one match. On 20 September 2023, she scored her first international goal in a 2–1 win against Uganda as part of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

Career statistics

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
120 September 2023FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, Uganda1–12–12024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification
230 November 2023Stade du 5 Juillet, Algiers, Algeria5–15–12024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification