Sofian Chakla

Soufiane "Sofian" Chakla (Arabic: سفيان شاكلا‎; born 2 September 1993) is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Belgian club OH Leuven.

Club Career

Born in Kenitra, Chakla moved to Spain at the age of eight, and joined Malaga CF's youth setup in 2010. He made his debut as a senior with the reserves in 2012, in Tercera Division.

On 27 January 2014, Chakla rescinded with the Andalusians and moved to another reserve team, Real Betis B also in the fourth tier. On 11 July he signed for Hungarian club Videoton FC.

Chakla made his professional debut on 2 November 2014, starting in a 1–0 home win against Budapest Honved FC. However, he only appeared in six matches during the whole campaign, and was subsequently released.

On 23 September 2015, after failed trials at Sporting Gijon, Chakla joined Segunda Division B club La Roda CF. The following 25 August he moved to fellow league team CD El Ejido 2012.

On 31 May 2017, Chakla signed for UD Almeria B in the fourth tier, mainly as a replacement to injured Igor Engonga.

This page also has a version in other languages :  Софьян Чакла (russian)