After learning from Côte D’Ivoire’s ASEC Mimosas, the Paradou AC academy is revolutionising football in Algeria — and doing it barefoot.
“They both had the same vision of what they wanted and it was basically a match made in heaven. Zetchi had the club; Guillou had the idea; JMG had the technical know-how; the experience,” said Ziani.
Their football education was delivered in an unconventional style. They played barefoot and without a goalie, against older players who were stronger and more physically imposing. These battles aided them tactically and technically, helping them to develop an astute ball control that was far superior to that of most of their peers.
“After leaving the Gimnàstic de Tarragona, an agent came to offer me a position in Algeria in an academy called Paradou AC. They were looking for a trainer for the first team, but also to carry the technical direction of the academy.
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