Houcine Zidoune

Houcine Zidoune (Arabic: حسين زيدون; born 12 March 1990) is a Moroccan former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Houcine Zidoune

Personal information
Date of birth	(1990-03-12) 12 March 1990 (age 35)
Place of birth	Morocco
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008–2011	Wydad AC
2011–2013	Olympic Safi
2013	Aalesunds FK	5	(1)
2014	Olympic Safi
2014–2016	Kénitra AC
2016–2019	CR Bernoussi
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Zidoune has been friends with Morocco international Abderrazak Hamdallah.^[1]

Career

Zidoune played for Norwegian side Aalesunds FK.^[2] He was described as "played great until he received a red card in his debut against Tromsø, and created great expectations. Since then, he has struggled to find his way back to the same level".^[3]

Style of play

Zidoune mainly operated as a midfielder and was described as a "balancing midfielder, who covers large spaces and is good with the ball".^[4]

Personal life

Zidoune has suffered from fear of flying.^[5] He speaks French.^[6]