Samir Chergui

Samir Chergui is a French-born defender who has spent the bulk of his career at Paris FC in Ligue 2, providing consistent second-tier French football experience without breaking into the top flight. A brief earlier stint at Auxerre preceded his long association with Paris FC, where he has become a reliable presence in the backline. His inclusion in Algeria's defensive options reflects Petkovic's willingness to consider diaspora players from France's lower professional leagues. At 27, Chergui is a steady, unspectacular defender whose value lies in organisational reliability rather than individual brilliance.