Chiara Bouziane (née Loos; born 10 January 1997) is a German footballer who plays as a right midfielder for Frauen-Bundesliga club SC Freiburg. She previously played for SC Sand in the Bundesliga (2020–2022) and for 1. FC Saarbrücken in the 2. Frauen-Bundesliga (2018–2020).
 Bouziane in 2020 with SC Sand | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth name | Chiara Loos | ||
| Date of birth | 10 January 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Mainz, Germany | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | SC Freiburg | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1. FC Nackenheim | |||
| 2010 | Fontana Finthen | ||
| 2011 | Hassia Bingen | ||
| 2011–2012 | SV Gonsenheim | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2018 | TSV Schott Mainz | ||
| 2018–2020 | 1. FC Saarbrücken | 39 | (14) |
| 2019–2020 | 1. FC Saarbrücken II | ||
| 2020–2022 | SC Sand | 38 | (6) |
| 2022– | SC Freiburg | 18 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2011–2012 | Germany U15 | 5 | (4) |
| 2012–2013 | Germany U16 | 7 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | Germany U19 | 7 | (1) |
| 2015 | Germany U20 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:00, 30 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
Early life and youth career
editBouziane started playing football at the age of 5, encouraged by her brother.[1] She also practised ballet dancing which she later quit.[1] Her first club was 1. FC Nackenheim where she was the only girl in the team.[1] She later joined Fontana Finthen playing there until C youth before moving to Hassia Bingen and SV Gonsenheim.[1] At SV Gonsenheim she played with the C1 youth boys team while training with Frauen-Bundesliga side 1. FFC Frankfurt once a month.[1]
Club career
editBouziane scored five goals and made six assists for SC Sand in the 2020–21 season helping her club escape relegation from the Frauen-Bundesliga.[2]
In May 2022 it was announced Bouziane would sign with Frauen-Bundesliga club SC Freiburg from league rivals SC Sand who were close to relegation with two matches left.[3][4]
International career
editBouziane represented Germany internationally at various youth levels.[5] In 2011 she made her debut for the Germany U15 national team.[1]
Style of play
editA right midfielder, Bouziane is known for her speed.[2] During her time at SC Sand, football magazine Elfen described her as "one of the most exciting players in German women's football".[2]
Personal life
editBouziane has a brother, Norman, who also plays football, notably for TSV Schott Mainz in the Verbandsliga.[1]
In summer 2022 she married French footballer Mounir Bouziane.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Wittemann, Caroline (20 September 2011). "MRZ-Serie "Jungspunde" (5): Stollenschuhe statt Ballettschläppchen" [MRZ series "Youngsters" (5): Cleated shoes instead of ballet slippers]. Rhein-Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ a b c Maier, Felix (2 December 2021). "Chiara Loos". Elfen Magazin (in German). Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ "Leistungsträgerin geht: Chiara Loos wechselt vom SC Sand nach Freiburg" [Top performer leaves: Chiara Loos moves from SC Sand to Freiburg]. Lahrer Zeitung (in German). 3 May 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ "Chiara Loos wechselt vom SC Sand zum SC Freiburg" [Chiara Loos moves from SC Sand to SC Freiburg]. Badische Zeitung (in German). 10 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ Chiara Bouziane at DFB (also available in German)
- ^ Strepenick, Andreas (23 August 2022). "SC-Spielerin Chiara Bouziane: "Fans im Rücken geben uns einen Extra-Push"" [SC player Chiara Bouziane: "Fans at our back give us an extra push"]. Badische Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 10 August 2023.
External links
edit- Chiara Bouziane at DFB (also available in German)
- Chiara Bouziane at DFB (also available in German)
- Chiara Bouziane at WorldFootball.net
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