Mohamed Benhamou (Arabicمحمد بن حمو; born December 17, 1979) is an Algerian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is the goalkeepers coach of USM Alger. Playing career Born in Paris, Benhamou began his career as a left-back at age 7 with Red Star Saint-Ouen. Benhamou joined after one season with AS Cannes in the French Championnat National (third division). Prior to signing with Cannes in the summer of 2006, he spent five seasons with Paris Saint-Germain. He has seven caps with the Algerian national team. In January 2011, Benhamou signed a contract with ES Sétif. Coaching career From the summer 2018 to the summer 2019, Benhamou worked as a goalkeeper coach for US Lusitanos, where he also was available as a player. He made one appearance for the club in October 2018. In July 2019, he was hired by Emirati club Fujairah FC also as a goalkeeper coach. In August 2020, he was hired by USM Alger also as a goalkeeper coach. Career statistics Honours Sétif Algerian Cup: 2011–12 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1: 2011–12 References External links 1979 births Living people Algerian footballers Algeria international footballers French sportspeople of Algerian descent AS Cannes players Paris Saint-Germain F.C. players Red Star F.C. players MC Alger players MC Oran players ES Sétif players USM Annaba players ES Viry-Châtillon players US Lusitanos Saint-Maur players Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 players Championnat National 2 players Footballers from Paris 2004 African Cup of Nations players Association football goalkeepers