Career
He has become renowned for wearing gloves regardless of the weather conditions. Prior to joining USM Annaba he played for American Statistical Association Montereau, AS Saint-Étienne, Modena, Sora, Real Jaén, Football Club Brussels and Swindon Town, Walsall and Exact Sciences Sétif
Swindon Town
Zaaboub was Paul Sturrock"s first signing as Town manager and signed on a short term deal in November 2006 after leaving Football Club Brussels, just a few days after Sturrock had arrived at the club Prior to joining Swindon he had many trials at higher-level clubs – including Úbeda CF, Preston North End, Swansea City, Plymouth Argyle, Luton Town, Dundee and Football Club Metz, but his longest trial was at Sturrock"s former club Sheffield Wednesday.
= End of reign at the County Ground Due to the reinforcement made to the Swindon Town side with the likes of Anthony McNamee running an un-touchable string of games on the left for the Robins, Zaaboub was deemed surplus to the requirements of the club
Unable to break into the first team, the 2006/07 fans´ favourite was told in March 2008 his contract would not be renewed and at the end of the season would be forced to find a new club Walsall
Zaaboub completed a move to Walsall in July 2008 and became Walsall"s fourth signing of the summer.
He suffered injuries to his back and groin in the pre-season and was unable to break into the first team on his return. However, he resolved to keep up his fitness and try his best in training to gain a first team place, he did gain his place back with a number of superb displays down the left wing, he quickly became a favourite with the fans
On 7 July 2009, Walsall manager Chris Hutchings revealed that Zaaboub had left the club
Hutchings told the official website: ""I received a phone call late on Wednesday from Sofiene informing me that another club wanted to take him on a three-day trial.
He was told that if he did not report for training as agreed his contract offer would be taken away as I only want people here who are committed to the club"
Southend United
On 16 July 2010, Zaaboub signed a one-year contract Southend United. Zaaboub struggled for fitness and on 3 January 2011 had his contract cancelled by mutual consent after just three league appearances for The Shrimpers. Exact Sciences Sétif
On 6 January 2011, Zaaboub signed an 18-month contract with Algerian club Exact Sciences Sétif.
Exact Sciences Sétif
Algerian Cup
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1.
