Abdallahi Mahmoud: profile
Abdallahi Mahmoud (born 4 May 2000 in Dar Naim, Mauritania) is a Mauritanian footballer who plays as a centre-back and defensive midfielder for Al-Arabi SC.
Mahmoud made the step into senior football with FC Nouadhibou in 2017. He has played for 6 clubs in 5 countries since 2017. His most appearances came at Deportivo Alavés B (2018–2023), where he made 38 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 114 appearances and 8 goals.
At international level, Mahmoud has represented Mauritania (2018–present), earning 21 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Togo on 22 March 2025 (World Cup Qualification).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2018 (aged about 18)
- First international goal
- 2025 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 2017–present (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Mauritania, Spain, Croatia, Switzerland and Kuwait
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (8 in 114)
- Height
- 187 cm — taller than 84% of Mauritanian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Arabi SC (2024)
- Shares a birthday with
- Abdou Diallo, Éric Djemba-Djemba and Dailon Livramento (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2018 |  FC Nouadhibou |
Mauritanian Premier League | – | – |
| 2018–2023 |  Deportivo Alavés B |
Tercera Federación | 38 | 2 |
| 2019–2024 | Deportivo Alavés |
La Liga | 9 | 0 |
| 2021–2022 |  NK Istra 1961 |
Croatian Football League | 27 | 4 |
| 2023 | NK Istra 1961 |
Croatian Football League | 18 | 1 |
| 2023–2024 |  AC Bellinzona |
Promotion League | 22 | 1 |
| 2024– |  Al-Arabi SC |
Kuwaiti Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 114 | 8 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018– | Mauritania |
Senior | 21 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 Mar 2025 | Togo 2–2 Mauritania | 55 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Abdallahi Mahmoud?
Abdallahi Mahmoud was born on 4 May 2000, which makes him 26 years old.
Where was Abdallahi Mahmoud born?
Abdallahi Mahmoud was born in Dar Naim, Mauritania.
Which national team does Abdallahi Mahmoud play for?
Abdallahi Mahmoud plays international football for Mauritania. He has 21 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Abdallahi Mahmoud played for?
Abdallahi Mahmoud's recorded clubs are FC Nouadhibou, Deportivo Alavés B, Deportivo Alavés, NK Istra 1961, AC Bellinzona and Al-Arabi SC.
What team does Abdallahi Mahmoud play for now?
According to the latest data, Abdallahi Mahmoud plays for Al-Arabi SC.
How tall is Abdallahi Mahmoud?
Abdallahi Mahmoud is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Abdallahi Mahmoud play?
Abdallahi Mahmoud plays as a centre-back and defensive midfielder.