Muriel Bouakaz
Muriel Bouakaz (born 3 March 1991 in Zürich) is a Swiss football player who currently plays for Swiss club Zürich Frauen. She plays as a central defender and joined her current club in 2011 after a stint in France with Saint-Étienne. With Zürich, Bouakaz has won three league titles and one national cup. She also featured in the UEFA Women's Champions League with the club.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Muriel Bouakaz | ||
| Date of birth | 3 March 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Zürich, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Zürich Frauen | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2005 | Zürich Seebach | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2010 | Zürich Frauen | ||
| 2010–2011 | Saint-Étienne | 5 | (0) |
| 2011– | Zürich Frauen | ||
| National team‡ | |||
| 2007–2008 | Switzerland U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2008–2010 | Switzerland U19 | 16 | (1) |
| 2010 | Switzerland U20 | 4 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 October 2010 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15 October 2010 | |||
On 6 July 2010, it was confirmed by Swiss media that Bouakaz had joined Saint-Étienne in France on a one-year contract.[1] She made her debut for the club on 5 September 2010 in a 3–0 victory over Le Mans.[2] Bouakaz is also a Swiss international and has earned caps at under-17, under-19, and under-20 level. With the under-20 team, she played in the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
References
- "Muriel Bouakaz zu St. Etienne". 20 Minutes. 20 Minutes. 5 July 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2010.
- "Le Mans v. Saint-Étienne Match Report". StatsFootoFeminin. 5 September 2010. Retrieved 15 October 2010.