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Biography
Ahmed Yahiaoui (born January 12, 1987 in Marseille) is a French football midfielder of Algerian origin.
Club career
Whilst at Olympique de Marseille, Yahiaoui was a target for Chelsea FC but the club was unsuccessful in its attempts to signing him, as Olympique de Marseille had persuaded him to stay with the squad. At the beginning of his career, Yahiaoui played for France U-17. However, he failed to make an impact at his then club Olympique de Marseille, in contrast to his team-mate Samir Nasri. He left the squad to play one year for the Ligue 2 side FC Istres, before joining FC Sion, from where he was released at the beginning of 2007.
Yahiaoui had been on trial at Everton FC but failed to secure a permanent deal.
AS Cannes
After having an unsuccessful week long trial with Everton FC in an attempt to secure a permanent deal as David Moyes was looking to strengthen his squad before the start of the 2007-08 Premier League season. Yahiaoui signed a contract for a year and a half with AS Cannes in December 2007 on a free transfer.
Honours
International
France
- UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship: 2004