Bilal Redjdal (born 3 December 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a Midfielder for Luxembourg National Division club CS Fola Esch. Born in France and raised in England.

Bilal Redjdal
Personal information
Full name Bilal Redjdal
Date of birth (2002-12-03) 3 December 2002 (age 21)
Place of birth France
Height 1.80 (5ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
CS Fola Esch
Number 29
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022-23 FC Gute 17 (10)
2023- CS Fola Esch 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 June 2024

Early life

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Redjdal played grassroots football for a couple of years with Cassiobury Rangers, a club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. Afterwards, he sought to join an academy program: following trials at Chelsea, Tottenham, Watford, Barnet and Fulham.[1] He joined the youth system of Fulham F.C and was eventually released by the club. Following his release from Fulham, he had a trial with Serie A club Genoa in September 2020, along with reported interest from Djurgardens IF and Club Brugge, as well as French club AS Monaco. He then had a trial with Ligue 1 club Angers SCO from 29 April to 9 May 2021, with fellow French clubs Nantes and Lille also interested in signing him.[2]

Club career

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On 13 February 2023, Redjdal joined Swedish club FC Gute on a one-year contract, with a club option for another season.[3]Redjdal stated he had ambition to push onto the Allsvenskan league with a positive start to his time at the club.However upon completion of the 2023 season, Redjdal's contract would be terminated by mutual consent, ending his time with the club.[4]

In December 2023, Redjdal joined Luxembourg National Division club Fola Esch.[5]

Personal life

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Redjdal was born to a Algerian-born father and a Moroccan-born mother.

References

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  1. ^ "Soccerway player profile". Soccerway.
  2. ^ "Footmercato jouer profils". Footmercato.
  3. ^ "Provspelaren levererade – Bilal klar för Gute". Helagotland. 16 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Mittfältaren floppade i Gute – nu rivs kontraktet". Helagotland. 16 June 2023.
  5. ^ "BGL LigueSchal-Gate in Mersch, zwei Neue auf der Fola: Die Splitter vor dem 19. Spieltag". Tageblatt. 2 March 2024.