Joël Bouchoucha

Joel Bouchoucha (born January 3, 1976 in Nimes) is a French professional footballer. He currently plays for French side AS Yzeure.

Bouchoucha played for St. Etienne prior to joining Nimes. After scoring at least 12 goals a season for Nimes in 1996-97, 1997-98 and 1998-99, he joined Torquay United on trial in September 1999. After a week on trial, Torquay manager Wes Saunders decided that Bouchoucha was not the target-man style forward (or even as tall as) he had been expecting and Bouchoucha returned to Nimes. On September 23, 1999 he joined Hartlepool United on trial, but again failed to win a contract. He also spent some time at Carlisle United and at Portuguese side Vilanovense. In January 2000 he joined Finnish side FF Jaro.