Anthony Khelifa

Anthony Khelifa
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-09-20) 20 September 2005
Place of birth Marseille, France
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Dynamo České Budějovice
Youth career
2008–2015 Gazélec Ajaccio
2015–2022 Ajaccio
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2025 Ajaccio B 31 (1)
2023–2025 Ajaccio 4 (0)
2025– Dynamo České Budějovice 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 June 2024

Anthony Khelifa (born 20 September 2005) is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Dynamo České Budějovice.

Career

A youth product of Gazélec Ajaccio, and moved over to Ajaccio's youth academy at the age of 10.[1] He worked his way up Ajaccio's youth teams, captaining their U19s and debuting with their reserves in 2022.[2] He started training with Ajaccio's senior team in January 2023.[3] He made his professional debut with Ajaccio as a late substitute in a 3–0 Ligue 1 loss to Nice on 10 February 2023.[4]

On 11 July 2025, Khelifa signed a contract with Czech National Football League club Dynamo České Budějovice.[5]

Personal life

Anthony Khelifa was born in Marseille in the south of France. He holds French and Algerian nationalities.[6]

Playing style

Khelifa played forward as a youth, but switched to centre-back. He is a complete defender who is strong, fast and good aerially.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b rabah, Farid Kada (6 November 2021). "À la découverte d'Anthony Khelifa (AC Ajaccio, U17): " Ce serait une grande fierté de représenter l'Algérie"".
  2. ^ "Anthony Khelifa (AC Ajaccio) attise les convoitises • Actufoot • Actu du foot pro/amateur".
  3. ^ ""L'équipe d'Algérie fait rêver" Anthony Khelifa (AC Ajaccio)".
  4. ^ "Oui, il faudra compter sur Nice pour l'Europe ! - Débrief et NOTES des joueurs (OGCN 3-0 ACA)". maxifoot.fr.
  5. ^ "Dynamo hlásí do svých řad tři nová jména". SK Dynamo České Budějovice (in Czech). 11 July 2025. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
  6. ^ "Anthony KHELIFA -".