Wahbi Khazri
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Wahbi Khazri is a French
footballer
of Tunisia
n descent. He currently plays for the Championnat National
club SC Bastia
.
. He received his first call up to the senior squad for their match against Amiens SC
on February 20, 2009. He made his debut in that match coming on as a substitute in the 85th minute for Ludovic Genest
. Bastia scored the winning goal a minute later to win the match 1–0. He scored his first career goal on March 13, 2009, in a 1–0 victory over Montpellier
. Wahbi quickly adapted to league play scoring again, a couple of weeks later, in a 3–1 win over Vannes
. He scored again, this time on the final match day of the season against Troyes
, scoring the first goal in a 2–1 victory. The loss meant Troyes would be relegated to the Championnat National
.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
of Tunisia
Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
n descent. He currently plays for the Championnat National
Championnat National
The Championnat de France National, commonly referred to as simply National or Division 3, serves as the third division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
club SC Bastia
SC Bastia
Sporting Club de Bastia is a French association football club based in Bastia on the island of Corsica. The club currently plays in the Championnat National, the third division of French football. Bastia previously had stints in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
.
SC Bastia
A native of Ajaccio, Khazri started his career with local side Jeunesse Sportive Ajaccio before moving to SC BastiaSC Bastia
Sporting Club de Bastia is a French association football club based in Bastia on the island of Corsica. The club currently plays in the Championnat National, the third division of French football. Bastia previously had stints in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
. He received his first call up to the senior squad for their match against Amiens SC
Amiens SC
Amiens Sporting Club is a French association football club based in Amiens. The club was formed in 1901 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. The club plays its home matches at the Stade de la Licorne located within the city...
on February 20, 2009. He made his debut in that match coming on as a substitute in the 85th minute for Ludovic Genest
Ludovic Genest
Ludovic Genest born September 18, 1987 is a French footballer currently playing for Bastia in the French Ligue 2.-References:...
. Bastia scored the winning goal a minute later to win the match 1–0. He scored his first career goal on March 13, 2009, in a 1–0 victory over Montpellier
Montpellier HSC
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French association football club based in the city of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1919 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Montpellier plays its home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city...
. Wahbi quickly adapted to league play scoring again, a couple of weeks later, in a 3–1 win over Vannes
Vannes OC
Vannes Olympique Club is a French association football club based in Vannes. The club was formed relatively late in 1998 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Vannes plays its home matches at the Stade de la Rabine located within the city...
. He scored again, this time on the final match day of the season against Troyes
Troyes AC
Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne is a French association football club, based in Troyes. It was founded in 1900. The club was promoted to Ligue 1 for the 2005–06 season and their first Ligue 1 season was in 1954/55, and their second spell came in 1999/2000 Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube...
, scoring the first goal in a 2–1 victory. The loss meant Troyes would be relegated to the Championnat National
Championnat National
The Championnat de France National, commonly referred to as simply National or Division 3, serves as the third division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
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