Background and career
Adlène Guedioura (Arabic: عدلان قديورة; born 12 November 1985) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in France, he represented Algeria at international level.
At club level, Guedioura had spells at Sedan, Noisy-le-Sec, Entente SSG and Créteil in France, Kortrijk and Charleroi in Belgium, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Watford, Middlesbrough, Sheffield United and Burton Albion in England, Al-Gharafa, Al-Duhail and Al-Wakrah in Qatar, and CR Belouizdad in Algeria.
He made 63 appearances for Algeria, the birthplace of his father who also played for the team.
Guedioura is known for his powerful long-range shots. In the 2011–12 season, he won Goal of the Season for both Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers. He is thought to be the first footballer ever to win the award for two clubs in the same season.
