Chiara Bouziane

Chiara Bouziane ( Loos; born 10 January 1997) is a German footballer who plays as a right midfielder for Frauen-Bundesliga club SC Freiburg. She previously played for SC Sand in the Bundesliga (2020–2022) and for 1. FC Saarbrücken in the 2. Frauen-Bundesliga (2018–2020).

Early life and youth career
Bouziane started playing football at the age of 5, encouraged by her brother. She also practised ballet dancing which she later quit. Her first club was 1. FC Nackenheim where she was the only girl in the team. She later joined Fontana Finthen playing there until C youth before moving to Hassia Bingen and SV Gonsenheim. At SV Gonsenheim she played with the C1 youth boys team while training with Frauen-Bundesliga side 1. FFC Frankfurt once a month.

Club career
Bouziane scored five goals and made six assists for SC Sand in the 2020–21 season helping her club escape relegation from the Frauen-Bundesliga.

In May 2022 it was announced Bouziane would sign with Frauen-Bundesliga club SC Freiburg from league rivals SC Sand who were close to relegation with two matches left.

International career
Bouziane represented Germany internationally at various youth levels. In 2011 she made her debut for the Germany U15 national team.

Style of play
A right midfielder, Bouziane is known for her speed. During her time at SC Sand, football magazine Elfen described her as "one of the most exciting players in German women's football".

Personal life
Bouziane has a brother, Norman, who also plays football, notably for TSV Schott Mainz in the Verbandsliga.

In summer 2022 she married French footballer Mounir Bouziane.