Emile Mehdi Dorval (born 9 February 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Serie B club Bari. Born in France, he plays for the Algeria national team.
Dorval began his senior career at Aubervilliers, before moving to Italy in early 2021, and playing for Serie D clubs Fasano and Audace Cerignola.
On 2 July 2022, Dorval signed a three-year contract with Serie B club Bari. He made his debut for the club on 28 August 2022, in a 1âÂÂ3 league win over Perugia.
In April 2023, he renewed his deal with Bari until June 2026. Dorval has been racially abused by Cremonese player Franco Vazquez during the Bari - Cremonese game in 16th February 2025.
Dorval was born in France to a Réunionnais father and Algerian mother. He was called up to the Algeria national team for a set of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches in October 2025.