Nadjim Abdou

Personal information
Full name	Nadjim Abdou
Date of birth	July 13, 1984 (1984-07-13) (age 25)
Place of birth	Martigues, France
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Millwall
Number	26
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2002–2003	Martigues	26	(1)
2003–2007	Sedan	80	(2)
2007–2008	Plymouth Argyle	31	(1)
2008–	Millwall	55	(4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:22, 23 December 2009 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals).

Nadjim "Jimmy" Abdou (born 13 July 1984 in Martigues, Bouches-du-Rhône) is a French footballer of Comorian origin who plays as a midfielder for League One side Millwall.

Contents 1 Career 2 Millwall 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Career

Abdou started out with his home-town club Martigues in 2002, before joining Sedan in 2003, ^[1] where, after three seasons in Ligue 2, he played one season in Ligue 1 in 2006-07. Sedan finished in 19th place and were relegated.

After a trial in the summer of 2007, Abdou joined English Football League Championship club Plymouth Argyle signing on a free transfer on 20 August until the end of the 2007-08 season.^[2] He made his first league appearance on 25 August as a 62nd minute substitute in a 3–2 defeat at Barnsley.^[3] He scored his first goal in English football against Scunthorpe United in a 3–0 win at Home Park on 1 December 2007.^[4] After contract discussions in April 2008,^[5] Abdou left Plymouth in June 2008 after turning down the club's contract offer^[6] and signed for Millwall on 3 July 2008.

[edit] Millwall

Abdou's signature has turned out to be something of a coup for manager Kenny Jackett. In spite of one or two short term injuries, Abdou has been successful at Millwall, holding down a regular first team slot in central midfield when fit. He has become well known for his determination and high workrate. 'Jimmy', as he is affectionately known by Millwall fans, is regarded highly and is fast becoming a fans favourite at the Den.

Abdou scored the winning goal in the League One Playoff Semi Finals against Leeds United at Elland Road on 14 May 2009 to send them to Wembley for their first ever playoff final, which they lost 3-2 to Scunthorpe United.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Nadjim Abdou career stats at Soccerbase
• Profile at Plymouth Argyle

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