German footballer (born 1997)
Chiara Bouziane (née Loos; born 10 January 1997) is a German footballer who plays as a right midfielder for Frauen-Bundesliga club SC Freiburg. She previously played for SC Sand in the Bundesliga (2020–2022) and for 1. FC Saarbrücken in the 2. Frauen-Bundesliga (2018–2020).
Early life and youth career
Bouziane started playing football at the age of 5, encouraged by her brother.[1] She also practised ballet dancing which she later quit.[1] Her first club was 1. FC Nackenheim where she was the only girl in the team.[1] She later joined Fontana Finthen playing there until C youth before moving to Hassia Bingen and SV Gonsenheim.[1] At SV Gonsenheim she played with the C1 youth boys team while training with Frauen-Bundesliga side 1. FFC Frankfurt once a month.[1]
Club career
Bouziane scored five goals and made six assists for SC Sand in the 2020–21 season helping her club escape relegation from the Frauen-Bundesliga.[2]
In May 2022 it was announced Bouziane would sign with Frauen-Bundesliga club SC Freiburg from league rivals SC Sand who were close to relegation with two matches left.[3][4]
International career
Bouziane represented Germany internationally at various youth levels.[5] In 2011 she made her debut for the Germany U15 national team.[1]
Style of play
A right midfielder, Bouziane is known for her speed.[2] During her time at SC Sand, football magazine Elfen described her as "one of the most exciting players in German women's football".[2]
Personal life
Bouziane has a brother, Norman, who also plays football, notably for TSV Schott Mainz in the Verbandsliga.[1]
In summer 2022 she married French footballer Mounir Bouziane.[6]
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