Akim Orinel
French footballer (born 1986)
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Mickaël Akim Orinel (born 27 July 1986) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Full name
Mickaël Akim Orinel
Date of birth
27 July 1986
Place of birth
Arles, France
Height
1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mickaël Akim Orinel | ||
| Date of birth | 27 July 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Arles, France | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2006 | Saint-Étienne | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2008 | Orléans | 59 | (8) |
| 2008–2011 | Fréjus Saint-Raphaël | 90 | (9) |
| 2011–2013 | Châteauroux | 65 | (6) |
| 2012 | Châteauroux B | 2 | (2) |
| 2013–2014 | Fréjus Saint-Raphaël | 30 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | USM Alger | 2 | (0) |
| 2015–2025 | Fréjus Saint-Raphaël | 229 | (25) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 May 2025 | |||
Career
Born in Arles and of Algerian descent, Orinel began his career in the youth ranks of Saint-Étienne.[1] In 2006, he left the club and joined CFA side Orléans.[2] After two seasons at the club, he signed with another CFA side, Fréjus Saint-Raphaël. He spent three seasons at the club, including winning promotion to the Championnat National.[citation needed]
On 5 May 2011, Orinel signed a two-year contract with Ligue 2 side Châteauroux.[2]
