Madih Talal

Madih Talal (born 17 August 1997) is a French professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Indian Super League club Chennaiyin.

Career

Talal joined the academy of Angers SCO in 2014, after playing in various youth sides in Paris.

In June 2017, Talal joined Amiens SC from Angers, signing a three-year deal. He immediately joined Amiens reserve side, becoming an essential member of the side scoring 4 goals in 10 games. Talal made his professional debut with Amiens in a 6–0 Coupe de France loss to Sochaux on 7 January 2018.

In August 2018, Talal joined L'Entente SSG on loan for the 2018–19 season.

Released at the end of his Amiens SC contract, Talal signed for Spanish Segunda División B side Las Rozas CF in August 2020. After half a year in Spain he returned to France with Red Star in January 2021.

In July 2022, Talal joined A.E. Kifisia in Greece.

On 12 August 2023, Talal joined Indian Super League club Punjab FC. On 19 December, he scored his league goal for the club, helped the team winning their historic first match in the Super League, defeating Chennaiyin 1–0 at home.

Talal joined East Bengal for the 2024–25 season in the Indian Super League and played his first league match for the club against Bengaluru FC in September 2024.

Personal life Born in France, Talal is of Moroccan descent, and has citizenship of both countries.

Career statistics

Honours Individual Indian Super League Player of the Month: February 2024