Nadjim Abdou

Nadjim Abdou

Personal information
Full name	Nadjim Abdou
Date of birth	13 July 1984 (1984-07-13) (age 27)
Place of birth	Martigues, France
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Millwall
Number	26
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2002–2003	Martigues	26	(1)
2003–2007	Sedan	80	(2)
2007–2008	Plymouth Argyle	31	(1)
2008–	Millwall	134	(5)
National team‡
2010–	Comoros	4	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:59, 20 November 2011 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23:00, 15 November 2011 (UTC)

Nadjim Abdou (born 13 July 1984) is a footballer who plays for Millwall as a midfielder, having previously played for Martigues, Sedan and Plymouth Argyle. He has represented Comoros at international level.

Career

Abdou started out with his home-town club Martigues in 2002, before joining Sedan in 2003,^[1] where, after three seasons in Ligue 2, he played one season in Ligue 1 in 2006-07. Sedan finished in 19th place and were relegated.

Plymouth Argyle

After a trial in the summer of 2007, Abdou joined English Football League Championship club Plymouth Argyle signing on a free transfer on 20 August until the end of the 2007-08 season.^[2] He made his first league appearance on 25 August as a 62nd minute substitute in a 3–2 defeat at Barnsley.^[3] He scored his first goal in English football against Scunthorpe United in a 3–0 win at Home Park on 1 December 2007.^[4] After contract discussions in April 2008,^[5] Abdou left Plymouth in June 2008 after turning down the club's contract offer^[6] and signed for Millwall on 3 July 2008.

Millwall

Abdou's signature has turned out to be something of a coup for manager Kenny Jackett. In spite of one or two short term injuries, Abdou has been successful at Millwall, holding down a regular first team slot in central midfield when fit. He has become well known for his determination and high workrate. 'Jimmy', as he is affectionately known by Millwall fans, is regarded highly and is fast becoming a fans favourite at the Den.

Abdou scored the winning goal in the League One Playoff Semi Finals against Leeds United at Elland Road on 14 May 2009 to send them to Wembley for their first ever playoff final, which they lost 3–2 to Scunthorpe United. After missing out on promotion during the 2008-09 season, Abdou helped play a big part in earning Millwall promotion the following season. He scored in Millwall's first game of the season against Southampton, with a bullet header, it turned out to be his only goal of the season. Millwall were eventually promoted after beating Swindon Town in the playoff final.

International career

Abdou earned his first call up to the Comoros national football team for a Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Mozambique on 9 October 2010. He played the full match, which Comoros lost 1–0 after conceding a goal in stoppage time.^[7]

References

1. ^ "Profiles - Nadjm Abdou". Plymouth Argyle F.C.. http://www.pafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10364~38604,00.html. Retrieved 2008-06-19. 
2. ^ "Jimmy Joins". Plymouth Argyle F.C.. 2007-08-21. http://www.pafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~1096192,00.html. Retrieved 2008-06-19. 
3. ^ "Barnsley 3 Plymouth 2". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=525798. Retrieved 2008-06-19. 
4. ^ "Plymouth 3 Scunthorpe 0". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=536362. Retrieved 2008-06-19. 
5. ^ "Plymouth quartet in talks - Sturrock expects decision this week". Sky Sports. 2008-04-29. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11688_3494936,00.html. Retrieved 2008-06-19. 
6. ^ Burton, Chris (2008-06-10). "Nadjim Abdou has snubbed the offer of a new contract at Championship side Plymouth". Sky Sports. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11688_3673997,00.html. Retrieved 2008-06-19. 
7. ^ "Comoros vs. Mozambique 0–1". Soccerway. Global Sports Media. http://www.soccerway.com/matches/2010/10/09/africa/africa-cup-of-nations/comoros/mozambique/916383/. Retrieved 26 September 2011. 

External links

• Nadjim Abdou – FIFA competition record
• Nadjim Abdou at National-Football-Teams.com
• Nadjim Abdou career stats at Soccerbase
• Millwall FC official player page
• Nadjim Abdou at L'Équipe

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Name	Abdou, Nadjim
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Date of birth	1984-07-13
Place of birth	Martigues, France
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