Salma Zemzem (Arabic: سلمى زمزم; born 7 April 2000) is a footballer who plays as a striker for US Orléans. Born in France, she is a Tunisia international.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | April 7, 2000 | ||
Place of birth | France | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | US Orléans | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2020 | VGA Saint-Maur | 15 | (8) |
2020–2021 | GPSO 92 Issy | 17 | (2) |
2021–2022 | ASPTT Albi | 22 | (16) |
2022– | US Orléans | 37 | (9) |
International career | |||
2023– | Tunisia | 9 | (5) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Early life edit
Zemzem was born to a Moroccan mother and a Tunisian father.[1] She is a native of Île-de-France, France.[2] Zemzem started playing football at the age of five.[3] She joined the youth academy of French side Paris Saint-Germain FC at the age of thirteen. She helped the club win the league.[4]
Career edit
Zemzem started her career with French side VGA Saint-Maur. In 2020, she signed for French side GPSO 92 Issy. In 2021, she signed for French side ASPTT Albi. In 2022, she signed for French side US Orléans.
International career edit
Zemzem represented France internationally at youth level. She debuted for the Tunisia women's national football team for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification.[5]
Style of play edit
Zemzem mainly operates as a striker. She has played in a deeper role while playing for her clubs compared to playing for the Tunisia women's national football team.
Personal life edit
She has regarded Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo as her male football idol. She has regarded France international Eugenie Le Sommer as her female football idol.[6]
References edit
- ^ "سلمى زمزم مهاجمة تونسية من أم مغربية". dmcfoot.com.
- ^ "Vers un séisme à Albi Marssac TFA avec le départ de 4 joueuses cadres dont la capitaine historique ?". le-mag-sport.com.
- ^ "Salma Zemzem : "Marquer beaucoup de buts"". ladepeche.fr.
- ^ "Salma Zemzem (VGA St-Maur/D2F) : « Le PSG, c'était et ça restera une famille ! »".
- ^ "جريدة الشروق التونسية". alchourouk.com.
- ^ "A la découverte de Salma Zemzem, Paris Saint Germain". Fou de Football.