Emile Mehdi Dorval (born 9 February 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Serie B club Bari. Born in France, he represents Algeria at youth level.
Club career
Dorval began his senior career at Aubervilliers, before moving to Italy in early 2021, and playing for Serie D clubs Fasano and Audace Cerignola.[1]
On 2 July 2022, Dorval signed a three-year contract with Serie B club Bari.[1] He made his debut for the club on 28 August 2022, in a 1–3 league win over Perugia.[2]
In April 2023, he renewed his deal with Bari until June 2026.[3][4] Dorval has been racially abused by Cremonese player Franco Vazquez during the Bari - Cremonese game in 16th February 2025. [[1]]
Personal life
Dorval was born in France to a Réunionnais father and Algerian mother.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Benvenuto Emile Mehdi Dorval !" (in Italian). Bari. 2 July 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ "Perugia v Bari game report". Soccerway. 28 August 2022.
- ^ "Mehdi Dorval rinnova fino al giugno 2026". SSC Bari (in Italian). 6 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ "Bari, Dorval rinnova fino al 2026: è ufficiale". Gianluca Di Marzio (in Italian). 6 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ Farid Kada rabah (1 October 2022). "Première titularisation pour Mehdi Dorval avec Bari (Italie)". DZBallon L'actu du football Algérien. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
External links
- Mehdi Dorval at Soccerway
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