Nedim Remili

1.1. Birth and family background

Remili was born on 18 July 1995, in Créteil, a commune located in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. His family has a strong tradition in sports. His father, Kamel Remili, played his entire handball career for US Créteil and notably won the LNH Division 1 (now Lidl Starligue) with them in 1989. Nedim's brother, Meyane Remili, also pursued a career in sports, playing for SO Romorantin and US Créteil-Lusitanos, reflecting the family's pervasive involvement in athletics.

1.2. Youth academy and early development

At the age of 10, Remili followed in his father's footsteps and began playing handball at US Créteil Handball, where his father also serves as a board member. During his time in the US Créteil academy, Remili quickly showcased remarkable talent and physical prowess. By the age of 16, he had reached a height of 6.4 ft ^{(1.95 m)}, indicating his significant physical development for the sport. His youth career spanned from 2005 to 2013 with US Créteil Handball, laying a solid foundation for his future professional endeavors.

2.1. US Créteil (2012-2016)

Remili made his debut for the first team of US Créteil Handball on 12 October 2012, at the age of 17, in a league game against USDK Dunkerque. In the same year, US Créteil was relegated to the Handball D2, the second-tier league of France. Despite receiving interest from some of the biggest clubs in French handball, Remili chose to sign his first professional contract with US Créteil in 2013.

During the 2013-14 season in the Handball D2, Remili emerged as a key player for US Créteil, playing a crucial role in their successful return to the LNH 1. His impressive performances continued into the 2015-16 season, earning him a call-up to the All-Star Game and contributing to his eventual selection for the France national team for the 2016 European Men's Handball Championship. For his exceptional play during the 2015 season in the LNH Division 1, he was recognized with a "Best Seven" selection and as a "Promising Player".

2.2. Paris Saint-Germain Handball (2016-2022)

After his standout performances with US Créteil, Nedim Remili attracted significant attention from leading European clubs, including FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain Handball. In March 2016, he signed a contract with Paris Saint-Germain Handball that extended until 2020. During his six-year tenure with PSG, Remili became a pivotal player, contributing to the team's domestic and European campaigns.

2.3. Łomża Industria Kielce (2022-2023)

In June 2021, Polish club KS Kielce officially announced the signing of Remili on a four-year deal, with him set to join the team alongside his former teammate Benoît Kounkoud in the 2022 off-season. He played for the Polish club for one season.

2.4. Veszprém KC (2023-present)

Following his stint in Poland, Nedim Remili moved to Hungary to join ONE Veszprém, a prominent club in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I. He has been a key player for Veszprém KC since joining, continuing to showcase his skills and versatility in the Hungarian league and European competitions.

3.1. Youth and junior national teams

Remili's national team career began at the youth level, where he played for the France U-19 national team from 2011 to 2013. He then progressed to the France U-21 national team from 2014 to 2015. He was called up for the 2015 Men's Junior World Championship, but a shoulder injury unfortunately forced him to withdraw, preventing him from participating as France went on to win the world title.

3.2. Senior national team debut and major tournaments

Remili earned his first call-up to the senior France national team for the 2016 European Men's Handball Championship. His impressive performances led to his selection for the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship, where France, playing on home soil, emerged as champions. During this tournament, Remili's outstanding play earned him the title of "Best Right Back" of the competition.

He later competed in his first Olympic Games, which were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Remili was a key contributor as the French team secured the gold medal. He participated in a total of four World Championships, winning one title and finishing as a runner-up in another. He also contributed to France's bronze medal finish at the 2018 European Championship and was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2024 European Men's Handball Championship.

3.3. Versatility and key role

Nedim Remili is highly regarded for his exceptional versatility, enabling him to play effectively across multiple positions. While primarily a right-back, his ability to adapt allowed national team coach Guillaume Gille to deploy him in the centre-half position during the 2020 Summer Olympics. This tactical flexibility proved crucial to the French team's success, highlighting Remili's significant contribution to their strategy and performance. His adaptability across positions also earned him recognition as the "Best Centre Back" of the 2020 Olympics and the 2023 World Championship.

4.1. Team achievements

Remili's major team successes include:

• Olympic Games:
  • Gold Medal: 2020 Tokyo
• World Championship:
  • Gold Medal: 2017 France
  • Runner-up: (One instance, likely 2023)
• European Championship:
  • Bronze Medal: 2018 Croatia
• LNH Division 1 / Lidl Starligue:
  • Promotions from Handball D2 to LNH 1 with US Créteil Handball (2013-14 season)
• Various domestic league and cup victories with Paris Saint-Germain Handball, Łomża Industria Kielce, and Veszprém KC.

4.2. Individual awards and honors

Remili's individual accolades reflect his consistent high-level performance:

• Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the European Championship: 2024
• All-Star Right back of the World Championship: 2017
• All-Star Centre back of the World Championship: 2023
• All-Star Centre back of the Olympic Games: 2020
• MVP of the Club World Championship: 2024
• Best Seven (All-Star Team) of LNH Division 1: 2015
• Promising Player of LNH Division 1: 2015