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Algeria & Rangers Defender Madjid Bougherra Claims The Arab Ballon d’Or
Bougherra has been voted the best Arab player over the course of the last year...
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Feb 5, 2010 12:33:00 PM
By Robin Bairner
Madjid Bougherra has won the Arabian Ballon d’Or after his exploits with the Algerian national side and also Rangers, with whom he plays his club football.
The 27-year-old centre-back has claimed the prize, which is organised by Lebanese newspaper Elhadath Erriadh and comprises of a vote conducted by 158 journalists from 17 Arabian countries. Morocco’s Marouane Chamakh and Egypt’s Ahmed Chokri fill the other podium positions.
French-born Bougherra started his professional career with French outfit Gueugnon before making a successful transition to British football. Initially he turned out in England for Crewe Alexandra, Sheffield Wednesday and Charlton Athletic, but since 2008 he has been a lynchpin of Rangers’ rearguard.
Over the course of 2009, the centre-back had several memorable moments, though his highlights would likely be a stunning solo goal against Stuttgart in the Champions League and aiding Algeria to the World Cup finals at the expense of Egypt.
Bougherra is the first Algerian to win the gong since Rabah Madjer claimed the title back in 1987.
The 27-year-old centre-back has claimed the prize, which is organised by Lebanese newspaper Elhadath Erriadh and comprises of a vote conducted by 158 journalists from 17 Arabian countries. Morocco’s Marouane Chamakh and Egypt’s Ahmed Chokri fill the other podium positions.
French-born Bougherra started his professional career with French outfit Gueugnon before making a successful transition to British football. Initially he turned out in England for Crewe Alexandra, Sheffield Wednesday and Charlton Athletic, but since 2008 he has been a lynchpin of Rangers’ rearguard.
Over the course of 2009, the centre-back had several memorable moments, though his highlights would likely be a stunning solo goal against Stuttgart in the Champions League and aiding Algeria to the World Cup finals at the expense of Egypt.
Bougherra is the first Algerian to win the gong since Rabah Madjer claimed the title back in 1987.
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