Farès Ghedjemis: Frosinone and Algeria Profile

Farès Ghedjemis is an Algeria international winger who plays for Frosinone Calcio. Born in Montreuil, France, on 6 September 2002, he took an unusual route to elite football. He moved through the French amateur divisions, earned a transfer to Italy, helped Frosinone win promotion to Serie A, and represented Algeria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

His rise is backed by a clear record. FIFA documented the journey from France’s fifth tier to Serie A, his Algeria debut goal, and his 15-goal league campaign in 2025/26. The official 2026 World Cup squad list records him at 1.83 metres, with two Algeria caps and one senior international goal after the tournament.

Farès Ghedjemis profile

Who is Farès Ghedjemis?

Ghedjemis is a left-footed attacker used most often from the right side. His career did not begin with an early first-team breakthrough at a major academy. He had to build a senior record in the lower divisions of French football, then prove that his game could transfer to a faster and more tactical league in Italy.

That background is central to his profile. By May 2026, he had gone from amateur football to a promotion-winning role at Frosinone in about four years. He also moved into Algeria’s senior team and made the World Cup squad in the same season. Each step followed sustained first-team football rather than reputation alone.

Early life in Montreuil

Ghedjemis was born in Montreuil, a commune east of central Paris. FIFA lists his birth date as 6 September 2002. He developed in France and spent much of his youth education with Troyes before seeking a route into the senior game.

Troyes development

Troyes provided a structured academy environment, but Ghedjemis did not move straight from youth football into a stable professional role. His later success makes that stage useful context: the technical base came from academy football, while the competitive maturity came through senior matches farther down the pyramid.

Le Havre rejection

In his FIFA interview, Ghedjemis said Le Havre chose not to offer him a professional contract. That decision left him outside the direct academy-to-professional pathway. He responded by accepting opportunities in the French lower leagues, where performances could create another route upward.

The French amateur route

Ghedjemis played for Évreux, Vannes and Rouen before moving to Italy. Those clubs represented distinct stages. Évreux gave him senior exposure, Vannes supplied a productive run, and Rouen placed him in the French third tier. His progress came in six-month blocks, with each strong spell leading to a higher level.

Évreux

Évreux was the first major step after his youth years. FIFA’s account places him in the fourth tier there. The move was modest in profile but important in practice: he needed regular adult football and a chance to show that his technique could survive physical, competitive matches.

Vannes breakthrough

After six months at Évreux, Ghedjemis moved to Vannes. The club was relegated, yet his own output attracted attention. FIFA reports six goals and four assists during a decisive six-month spell. Ten direct goal contributions in that period gave recruiters a concrete reason to follow him despite the team’s difficult season.

Rouen and the third tier

FC Rouen recruited him for the next stage. He stepped into the French third tier and again spent about six months proving he could handle the higher standard. His performances there led to interest from Frosinone, a club competing in Serie A at the time.

Frosinone transfer in January 2024

Frosinone signed Ghedjemis during the January 2024 transfer window. The club later identified him as its first acquisition of that winter window. The move was permanent and took him from France’s third tier into Italy’s top flight in a short period.

The transition demanded more than a change in match speed. Ghedjemis also had to learn Italian and adapt to detailed tactical instructions. Serie A opponents defended space with discipline, so a winger used to carrying the ball in open situations had to improve his timing, positioning and decisions near the penalty area.

First Serie A experience

Frosinone were fighting to stay in Serie A when Ghedjemis arrived. He joined midway through a demanding campaign and entered a squad under pressure. The club was relegated in May 2024, so his first months in Italy did not produce a comfortable introduction or an immediate individual breakthrough.

That relegation changed the next phase of his development. Serie B offered more minutes and more chances to absorb the team’s tactical requirements, but it remained a competitive league. Promotion was the club’s goal, and wide attackers were expected to contribute without the ball as well as in the final third.

The 2024/25 adaptation season

Ghedjemis described his first full Serie B season as a period of adaptation. He was learning a new football culture while trying to establish a reliable role. His later scoring jump should be read against that groundwork. The 2025/26 return was not an isolated burst from a new arrival; it followed more than a year of work inside the same club environment.

For a young winger, adaptation includes choosing when to stay wide, when to move inside, and when to release the ball. It also includes defensive tracking and pressing triggers. Ghedjemis became more effective as those decisions caught up with his natural acceleration and left-footed delivery.

Breakthrough in the 2025/26 season

The 2025/26 Serie B season turned Ghedjemis into a central figure for Frosinone. Opta records 37 league appearances and 3,024 minutes. FIFA reports that he scored 15 league goals, including his 15th in the 5-0 win over Mantova on 8 May 2026.

37 appearances and 15 goals

Those figures show both availability and end product. A total of 37 appearances means his season was built across the full schedule. Fifteen goals from a wide attacker gave Frosinone a second scoring route and forced opponents to account for his movement into shooting positions.

Promotion-clinching win

Frosinone’s 5-0 victory over Mantova secured promotion back to Serie A. Ghedjemis scored in the match, reaching 15 league goals. Lega Serie B confirmed Frosinone and Venezia as the two teams promoted without the play-offs and included Ghedjemis among the division’s double-digit scorers.

Frosinone contract

Frosinone sporting director Doronzo stated in an official club press conference that Ghedjemis has a contract through 2028. That is the reliable public contract detail used in this profile. Salary estimates, net-worth claims and unofficial market-value figures are excluded because they are not needed to explain his sporting record and cannot be treated as verified personal finances.

Algeria national-team choice

Ghedjemis represents Algeria at senior international level. His place was earned after the strongest club season of his career. The call-up linked his Frosinone form to a squad preparing for the expanded 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

He has spoken about watching Riyad Mahrez and drawing inspiration from the Algeria captain’s career. That comparison should not be stretched into a claim that the two players have identical games. It shows the reference point Ghedjemis used as a young left-footed winger following Algeria.

Algeria debut and first goal

Ghedjemis made his senior Algeria debut against Guatemala on 27 March 2026 in Genoa. Algeria won 7-0. He entered as a substitute for Mahrez and scored 15 minutes later, giving him a goal on his first international appearance.

The debut was a strong reward for his club form, but it did not make him an established international starter overnight. Algeria had experienced options across the attack. Ghedjemis entered the World Cup as a new squad member whose role was to offer pace, direct running and a different profile from the bench.

Farès Ghedjemis at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

FIFA’s official squad list named Ghedjemis in Algeria’s 2026 World Cup squad. He wore number 25 and was listed as a Frosinone player. The same document records his height at 183 cm and his post-tournament senior total at two caps and one goal.

Algeria’s group-stage results

Algeria lost 3-0 to Argentina, beat Jordan 2-1 and drew 3-3 with Austria in Group J. Those four points took Algeria into the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams. The campaign gave the country its first World Cup knockout appearance since 2014.

Late appearance against Austria

Ghedjemis made one appearance at the tournament. FIFA’s official post-match report shows that he replaced Houssem Aouar in the 90th minute plus four against Austria on 27 June 2026. The cameo was too brief for a meaningful statistical evaluation, and he did not record a goal or assist.

Round of 32 exit

Algeria then faced Switzerland in the Round of 32 on 2 July. Switzerland won 2-0 and ended Algeria’s tournament. Ghedjemis did not add another appearance, so his final World Cup record was one late substitute outing.

For match context, see the FWC Times guide to Algeria vs Austria and the Algeria World Cup team page.

International record after the World Cup

The official FIFA squad list records Ghedjemis with two senior Algeria caps and one goal after the tournament. One cap was his scoring debut against Guatemala, and the other was the late World Cup appearance against Austria. This profile uses that official total rather than older pre-tournament figures.

Position and playing style

Ghedjemis is best described as a right winger who can operate across the forward line. Starting on the right lets him receive on his stronger left foot, drive inside and threaten goal. His 1.83-metre frame gives him useful reach, while his acceleration helps him attack space before a defence can reset.

Movement from the right

His scoring season suggests a winger who does more than provide width. He looks for routes into the penalty area and arrives in positions where a shot is available. The left foot makes the inward movement natural, but he still needs the outside lane to remain unpredictable.

Direct running

Direct running is one of the clearest features in his rise. It helped him stand out in the French lower divisions and remained useful in Serie B. At a higher level, the challenge is choosing the right moment: an early pass can release a teammate, while an extra touch can close the space he created.

Areas for growth

Ghedjemis has one high-output Serie B season and limited senior international minutes. Serie A will test whether he can repeat his chance creation and scoring against stronger defenders. His off-ball work, consistency under tight marking and final-pass decisions will shape how large a role he earns.

Why his rise stands out

Many elite players enter professional football through a direct academy pathway. Ghedjemis moved from rejection to Évreux, Vannes and Rouen before Frosinone took him to Italy. He then experienced relegation, spent a season adapting, and produced the goals that helped the club return to Serie A.

The timeline gives the profile substance. It is not a story built around an estimated valuation or a social-media claim. It is a sequence of documented performances: six goals and four assists at Vannes, a third-tier opportunity at Rouen, a permanent move to Frosinone, 15 league goals in a promotion season, an Algeria debut goal, and a World Cup appearance.

What comes next?

Frosinone’s return to Serie A presents the next sporting test. Ghedjemis has already experienced the league in a difficult relegation campaign, but he returns with a larger role and a proven scoring season behind him. Holding that role will require effective decisions against teams that allow less space.

For Algeria, his task is to turn a two-cap start into regular selection. The national team already knows he can provide a goal threat from the bench. More club minutes at top-flight level would give the coaching staff stronger evidence when choosing between established attackers and newer options.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Farès Ghedjemis?

He was born on 6 September 2002. His age changes each year on that date.

Which club does Farès Ghedjemis play for?

He plays for Frosinone Calcio. The club won promotion from Serie B to Serie A in May 2026.

When does his Frosinone contract end?

Frosinone stated that his contract runs through 2028.

How many goals did he score in 2025/26?

He scored 15 goals in 37 Serie B appearances as Frosinone secured promotion.

Did he play at the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. He made one late substitute appearance against Austria in Algeria’s final group match.

What is his Algeria record?

FIFA’s official post-tournament squad list records two caps and one goal.

Sources and verification

• FIFA interview with Farès Ghedjemis
• FIFA World Cup 2026 official squad lists
• FIFA Algeria vs Austria post-match report
• Frosinone official contract statement
• Lega Serie B promotion and scorers report
• Opta Analyst player record

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