Date of Birth - 27/08/86
Nationality - Morrocan
Position - Forward
Squad Number - 42
Cost - Undisclosed
Club Hons (Lpool) - Reserve League North Title 2007-08, National Reserve Title 2007-08
Intnl Hons - Morroccan Caps
Other Clubs - OAC Ales, Nimes Olympique, St Etienne
Morroccan forward El Zhar joined the reds early in the 2006/07 season. There was some dispute between the reds and his former club St Etienne, and the reds had to pay compensation before the deal could go through.
Nabil is an energetic player who buzzes around the pitch looking to get involved in everything. He has good spring for a little fella, and his stocky frame means he is tough to knock off the ball. His biggest strength is his skill and close control, especially when under pressure.
Nabil made his debut for the 1st team as a substitute against Portsmouth in the Premiership, but it was not a good night for him. It took an age for him to get a touch of the ball, and when he eventually did he gave it away immediately. It happened several times, and it looked like the first team call up came too soon for him.
It was several months before he featured again, and ironically it was Portsmouth who were once more the opposition. He also featured as a substitute against Fulham, as Rafa Benitez rested a number of his first teamers with the CL games with Chelsea in mind.
Nabil was included in the squad that went to Switzerland for pre-season training camp, and featured in the games against Werder Bremen and Auxerre. He had struggled any time he'd played for the first team, but against Auxerre he seemed to be finding his feet a little and showed glimpses of the form he'd displayed at reserve level.
His next competitive appearance for the first team was one he will remember for the rest of his life, as he scored a beauty at the Kop end against Cardiff City in the League Cup. 2007/08 was a good season for Nabil, as he also became a full international for his country, and even scored on his debut.
His form for the reserves has been steady rather than spectacular, but he has a good attitude, plenty of skill and his work rate can never be questioned. Definitely a player with potential, just how much potential remains to be seen.
Video Clips of Nabil El Zhar in action
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