Zinédine Ould Khaled Sabah Scout Report
Zinédine Ould Khaled
Quick Answer
Zinédine Ould Khaled came through Angers’ academy in France, made his Ligue 1 debut against Nantes on 7 March 2020, and later joined Sabah — a 1.95m French midfielder of Algerian descent. His biggest strength is his physical height and top-level experience in France’s Ligue 1; the key watch point is that his playing time at Sabah and current contract details are only sparsely reflected in public sources.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Zinédine Ould Khaled |
| Date of birth | 14 January 2000 |
| Age | 26 |
| Place of birth | France |
| Nationality | France |
| Primary position | Central Midfielder |
| Shirt number | 22 |
| Current club | Sabah (Unknown) |
| Contract status | Unknown |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Academy | Angers B | France — academy graduate |
| 2019-present | Angers | France Ligue 1 — professional debut on 7 March 2020, against Nantes |
| — | Sabah | Azerbaijan Premier League |
Born in France to a family of Algerian descent and named after French footballer Zinedine Zidane, Ould Khaled came through the Angers academy. He made his professional debut on 7 March 2020 as Angers beat Nantes 2-0 in Ligue 1. At 195cm, he offers a physical profile that is rare for a midfielder and plays as a right-footer. Later in his career he moved to Azerbaijan to join Sabah; his current market value at the club is recorded at around €239,000.
Playing Style & Assessment
Ould Khaled offers a profile that stands out in aerial duels and second-ball contests thanks to his physical height, providing a strong physical presence in central midfield.
Strengths
- Rare physical height — At 195cm, he provides a clear advantage in aerial duels and physical contests in midfield.
- Ligue 1 experience — Having played for Angers in France’s top division points to familiarity with a top-level competitive environment.
- Early professional debut — Making his Ligue 1 debut before turning 20 points to earning trust at an early age.
Development Areas
- Limited public data on his time at Sabah — Detailed publicly available statistics on his current playing time and role at the club are limited.
- Unclear contract details — His contract expiry date with Sabah could not be clearly confirmed in public sources.
- Agility question that comes with his height — As is common for such tall midfielders, agility and change of direction in tight spaces is an area warranting further observation.
Level Projection
Verdict: A midfielder with Ligue 1 experience and a rare physical profile; could be assessed as a watch-list candidate for Süper Lig sides that value aerial ability and physical duels.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig watch list |
| Primary role | Central Midfielder |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Rare physical height |
| Key risk | Limited public data on his time at Sabah |
| Scout verdict | Track for another period |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Zinédine Ould Khaled? A 195cm French midfielder of Algerian descent who played Ligue 1 football at Angers before joining Sabah.
Where does Zinédine Ould Khaled’s name come from? His family, of Algerian descent, named him after French footballer Zinedine Zidane.
Sources & Methodology
This profile was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — Zinédine Ould Khaled
- Fédération Française de Football — Zinédine Ould Khaled profile
- Sofascore — Zinédine Ould Khaled statistics
