Profile
Adem Zorgane is a 26-year-old Algerian defensive midfielder born January 6, 2000 in Sรฉtif, Algeria. 184cm, right-footed. At Union SG since 2025, he has been an immediate starter. Contract until June 30, 2029. Career path: Paradou AC (71 appearances, 2018-2021) โ R Charleroi SC (136 appearances, 2021-2025) โ Union SG (2025-). Has 39 caps for Algeria, including AFCON 2025. Market value: โฌ8.8M (peak).
T3 Status
0/16 T3 metrics pending validation. This card is a Tier 1 + Tier 2 proxy only. All T3 sub-metrics (OBI_T, OBI_S, OBI_P, SII_A, SII_T, SII_R, DMA, SPI, CHR, MCS, CLM, CRS, OMS, DYN, CRK, COACH) require minimum 5 full matches of HD video assessment. Video links are provided โ assessment pending. Do not use for final recruitment decisions until T3 validation is complete.
Empire FGA Verdict (Provisional)
FGA 6.7 (PROXY) โ ESTABLISHED PRO LEAGUE STARTER ยท ALGERIA INTERNATIONAL ยท T3 PENDING. Adem Zorgane is a 26-year-old Algerian midfielder who has established himself as a key starter for Union SG and Algeria. With 37 appearances, 2,968 minutes and a FotMob rating of 7.33 in the 2025-26 Pro League, he has proven his durability and consistency. His 4 goals, 5 assists and 85.1% pass completion suggest a well-rounded profile. All Tier 3 metrics remain unvalidated โ the card is provisional pending video assessment. If the T3 validates the defensive positioning and decision-making, Zorgane could be a valuable target for clubs needing a reliable, ball-winning midfielder.
Technical / Passing
Mental / Tactical
Physical / Defensive
Tier 1 โ FBref ยท Sofascore ยท FotMob
Tier 2 โ Composite Scores (Proxy)
FGA Weighting Breakdown
LOG Context
Pro League (Belgium): Tier 2.6 (confirmed)
UCL Group Stage: Tier 3.5
AFCON: Tier 4.0
LOG 2.9 reflects the mix of Pro League, UCL, and international football. Zorgane has performed consistently in Pro League play, with a FotMob rating of 7.33 across 37 appearances, and has AFCON 2025 experience.
Tier 3 ยท Pending Video Assessment ยท 0/16 Confirmed
OBI_S 0 events โ space creation not yet assessed
OBI_P 0 events โ positional anticipation not yet assessed
OBI composite PENDING โ requires 5+ full matches
SII_T 0 events โ top speed not yet assessed
SII_R 0 events โ recovery sprints not yet assessed
SII composite PENDING โ requires 5+ full matches
โ OBI_S (0 events)
โ OBI_P (0 events)
โ SII_A (0 events)
โ SII_T (0 events)
โ SII_R (0 events)
โ DMA (0 events)
โ SPI (0 events)
โ CHR (0 events)
โ MCS (0 events)
โ CLM (0 events)
โ CRS (0 events)
โ OMS (0 events)
โ DYN (0 events)
โ CRK (0 events)
โ COACH (0 events)
0/16 metrics confirmed โ video assessment pending
Cross-League Performance Projection
LOG (Level of Game) contextualizes performance across leagues of differing quality using Empire FGA's Competition_Tier_Base reference. Zorgane's current FGA of 6.7 is a T1-based proxy โ all Tier 3 metrics remain unvalidated. The projection assumes his current output (37 appearances, 7.33 rating, 4 goals, 5 assists) translates proportionally to higher leagues.
Methodology
Formula: LOG-Adjusted Score = Base FGA ร (Current League Tier รท Target League Tier).
Premier League: 6.7 ร (2.6 รท 3.7) = 6.2
Bundesliga: 6.7 ร (2.6 รท 3.6) = 6.3
Read before sending to a club: this projection is based on Tier 1 data only. Zorgane's passing accuracy (85.1%), tackles (64), and creative output (5 assists, 40 chances created) suggest he could function as a reliable midfielder at a higher level. T3 validation is required to determine whether the defensive positioning and decision-making translate to higher leagues.
Top 10 Philosophy Fits (Proxy)
Tactical Archetype (Proxy)
"The Complete Defensive Midfielder" โ A midfielder who combines defensive solidity with creative output. 64 tackles, 31 interceptions, and 85.1% pass completion suggest a well-rounded profile. 4 goals and 5 assists show attacking contribution from deep. T3 validation will determine whether the positioning and decision-making match the statistical profile.
Career Statistics
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-21 | Paradou AC | Algerian Ligue 1 | 71 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Charleroi | Pro League | 36 | 3 | 8 |
| 2022-23 | Charleroi | Pro League | 32 | 4 | 8 |
| 2023-24 | Charleroi | Pro League | 28 | 2 | 5 |
| 2024-25 | Charleroi | Pro League | 40 | 1 | 6 |
| 2025-26 | Union SG | Pro League | 37 | 4 | 5 |
| 2025-26 | Union SG | Champions League | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Career Total (senior) | ~252 | ~22 | ~33 | ||
International Career
| Team | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria Senior | 39 | โ |
| Total | 39 | โ |
Honours
| Honour | Year | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Supercoupe de Belgique | 2024 | Union SG |
Physical Profile
Injury & Medical History
โ Positive Filters
- 37 appearances, 2,968 minutes in 2025-26 โ established, reliable starter
- FotMob rating 7.33 โ consistent high-level performance
- 4 goals, 5 assists โ genuine attacking contribution from midfield
- 85.1% pass completion โ excellent distribution
- 64 tackles, 31 interceptions, 196 recoveries โ strong defensive volume
- 40 chances created, 7 big chances created โ creative output
- 39 caps for Algeria โ established international
- AFCON 2025 participant โ tournament experience
- Market value โฌ8.8M โ solid value for an established starter
- Contract until 2029 โ stability at Union SG
- Age 26 โ in his prime years
- 8 UCL appearances (670 minutes) โ European experience
โ Caution Signals
- All Tier 3 metrics pending โ no video validation of defensive positioning, decision-making, or mental attributes
- Duel win rate 43.4% โ below average for a defensive midfielder
- Aerial duel win rate 48.3% โ below average for 184cm
- Crossing accuracy 21.3% โ limited wide contribution
- 7 yellow cards โ discipline concerns
- No UCL goals in 8 appearances โ limited European attacking output
โ Critical Gaps
- 0/16 T3 metrics validated โ no video evidence for OBI, SII, DMA, CHR, MCS, CLM, CRS, OMS, DYN, CRK, COACH
- No off-ball movement assessment โ OBI_T, OBI_S, OBI_P all unverified
- No sprint profile โ SII_A, SII_T, SII_R all unverified
- No character or mental assessment โ CHR, MCS, CLM, CRS all unverified
- Decision-making under pressure unverified โ DMA, OMS, CRK all unverified
- Coachability unknown โ COACH metric unverified
- Defensive positioning unverified โ despite strong tackle numbers, positioning needs video confirmation
โ Empire FGA Verdict (Provisional)
FGA 6.7 (PROXY) โ ESTABLISHED PRO LEAGUE STARTER ยท ALGERIA INTERNATIONAL ยท T3 PENDING. Adem Zorgane is a 26-year-old Algerian midfielder who has established himself as a key starter for Union SG and Algeria. With 37 appearances, 2,968 minutes and a FotMob rating of 7.33 in the 2025-26 Pro League, he has proven his durability and consistency. His 4 goals, 5 assists and 85.1% pass completion suggest a well-rounded profile. All Tier 3 metrics remain unvalidated โ the card is provisional pending video assessment. If the T3 validates the defensive positioning and decision-making, Zorgane could be a valuable target for clubs needing a reliable, complete midfielder. However, the below-average duel win rate (43.4%) is a concern, and his age (26) means limited development runway. Recommended for clubs needing a reliable, experienced midfield option with good passing and defensive fundamentals. Not recommended for clubs requiring a dominant physical presence or a younger player with development runway.