Ziyad Larkeche

Ziyad Larkeche (born 19 September 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a left-back for EFL League One club Barnsley, on loan from club Queens Park Rangers.

Club career Early career Born in Paris, Larkeche played youth football with Paris Saint-Germain and Fulham, before going on loan to Barnsley in September 2022. He made his senior debut on 20 September 2022 in the EFL Trophy, and was praised for his performance by assistant head coach Martin Paterson, after setting up one goal before later scoring a free kick. He was released by Fulham at the end of the 2022–23 season.

Queens Park Rangers On 30 June 2023, Larkeche signed for Championship club Queens Park Rangers on a three-year deal.

On 30 July 2024, Larkeche joined Scottish Premiership club Dundee on a season-long loan deal. He made his first appearance for the club on 4 August in a league-opening Dundee derby away to Dundee United. Larkeche scored his first goal for the Dee on 31 August in a league game against St Mirren. Larkeche suffered a hamstring injury in November 2024, which kept him out until February 2025. After helping the Dee avoid relegation, Larkeche rejoined QPR at the end of the season.

On 29 August 2026, Larkeche signed for Barnsley on a season-long loan.

International career Born in France, Larkeche is of Algerian descent. He holds both French and Algerian nationalities. He is a French youth international, having played up to the France U20s.

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