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Mehdi François Carcela-González (Arabic: المهدي كارسيلا; born 1 July 1989) is a former professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He began his career in his hometown club Standard Liège, playing 157 games and scoring 25 goals in two spells from 2008 to 2015. He won the league in 2009 and the cup two years later. In between his two stints, he played for Anzhi Makhachkala in Russia, joining for a fee of €5.7 million. In 2015, he signed with Benfica in Portugal, and a year later with Granada in Spain. Carcela represented Belgium at all youth levels and played twice for its senior team before changing his allegiance to his ancestral Morocco in 2010. He represented the latter country at the 2012 and 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.

Quick facts about Mehdi Carcela-González

  • Full name: Mehdi Carcela-González
  • Born: 1989-07-01
  • Nationality: Belgium
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q552347

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Who is Mehdi Carcela-González?

Mehdi François Carcela-González (Arabic: المهدي كارسيلا; born 1 July 1989) is a former professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He began his career in his hometown club Standard Liège, playing 157 games and scoring 25 goals in two spells from 2008 to 2015.

What nationality is Mehdi Carcela-González?

Mehdi Carcela-González is Belgium.

When was Mehdi Carcela-González born?

Mehdi Carcela-González was born on 1989-07-01.

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