Mehdi Dorval


Emile Mehdi Dorval is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Serie B club Bari. Born in France, he plays for the Algeria national team.

Club career

Dorval began his senior career at Aubervilliers, before moving to Italy in early 2021, and playing for Serie D clubs Fasano and Audace Cerignola.
On 2 July 2022, Dorval signed a three-year contract with Serie B club Bari. He made his debut for the club on 28 August 2022, in a 1–3 league win over Perugia.
In April 2023, he renewed his deal with Bari until June 2026. Dorval has been racially abused by Cremonese player Franco Vazquez during the Bari - Cremonese game in 16th February 2025.

International career

Dorval was born in France to a Réunionnais father and Algerian mother. He was called up to the Algeria national team for a set of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches in October 2025.