Mehdi Zerkane


Mehdi Zerkane is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a winger. Born in France, he plays for the Algeria national team.

Club career

Early career

Zerkane's youth deal with Monaco expired at the end of June 2020.

Bordeaux

He agreed a professional deal with Bordeaux soon after, signing a contract until 2022.
Zerkane made his debut for Bordeaux against Nantes on 21 August 2020, but was sent off for a foul on Nicolas Pallois in a 0–0 draw at the Matmut Atlantique under new coach Jean-Louis Gasset.
On 31 October 2022, he was released from the club after having his contract mutually terminated.

OFI (loan)

On 5 September 2022, Zerkane was loaned for one season with an option to buy to Greek club OFI. On 27 October 2022, his loan was cut short by OFI.

Nimes

On February 2, 2023, he signed a six-month contract with Ligue 2 side Nîmes Olympique.

MC Alger

On August 17, 2023, he signed a two-year contract with MC Alger.

International career

Zerkane was born in France to an Algerian father and Moroccan mother. He debuted for the Algeria national team in a 3–1 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification win over Zimbabwe on 12 November 2020.