Samir Chergui scored his second Ligue 1 goal in Paris FC's 3-0 win over OGC Nice on Saturday, August 30, 2026. Preferred over Moustapha Mbow at centre-back, the Algerian international delivered a solid defensive performance while contributing decisively in attack.
Following a high press, Chergui continued his run before being picked out by Ilan Kebbal in the box, finishing with a fine strike to open the scoring. This action perfectly embodies head coach Liam Rosenior's philosophy, which encourages defenders to join the attack while maintaining defensive discipline.
The English head coach expressed his admiration: «I've always been aware of Samir's quality. I felt today was the perfect match for him.» He also highlighted the connection between his two Algerian internationals, stating: «Samir is a top-tier player, Kebbal is a top-tier player. We have very, very good players in the squad.»
Ilan Kebbal echoed the praise after the match: «Samir is one of those players we don't talk about enough. He's the kind of profile that lifts the whole team.» This mutual respect reflects the growing understanding between the two Algerians, already evident in their previous away trip to Troyes.
As shown on our squad page, Samir Chergui wears the number 15 and joined the club in the summer 2026 transfer window from a North African league. His versatility in central defence allows him to cover multiple positions based on the team's tactical needs.
Paris FC currently sits eighth in the Ligue 1 table, according to our standings page, with three wins and two draws from five matches. This victory over Nice strengthens their positive start to the season.
The team now prepares for their next fixture against FC Metz on Tuesday, September 3, 2026, as listed on our fixtures page. Chergui is expected to retain his starting place in central defence following his recent performance.
