Abdelmalek Ziaya
Algerian association football player
Algeria
Forward
Abdelmalek Ziaya: profile
Abdelmalek Ziaya (born 23 January 1984 in Guelma, Algeria) is a retired Algerian footballer who played as a forward.
Ziaya made the step into senior football with ES Guelma in 2002. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2002. His most appearances came at ES Sétif (2005–2010), where he made 94 appearances and scored 27 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 221 appearances and 126 goals.
At international level, Ziaya represented Algeria (2010), earning 6 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Guelma has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Amir Sayoud, Farid Ghazi and Nordine Hachouf.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2010 (aged about 26)
- Countries played in
- 3: Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia
- Club goals per game
- 0.57 (126 in 221)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 83% of Algerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- ES Sétif (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Stephen Keshi, Alban Lafont and Ramadan Sobhi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | ES Guelma |
Inter-Régions Division | 62 | 77 |
| 2005–2010 | ES Sétif |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 94 | 27 |
| 2010–2012 |  Al Ittihad FC |
Saudi Pro League | 29 | 12 |
| 2012–2013 |  CA Bizertine |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 11 | 4 |
| 2013–2014 | USM Alger |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 25 | 6 |
| 2014– | ES Sétif |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| Total | 221 | 126 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Algeria |
Senior | 6 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Abdelmalek Ziaya?
Abdelmalek Ziaya was born on 23 January 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Abdelmalek Ziaya born?
Abdelmalek Ziaya was born in Guelma, Algeria.
Which national team does Abdelmalek Ziaya play for?
Abdelmalek Ziaya played international football for Algeria. He has 6 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Abdelmalek Ziaya played for?
Abdelmalek Ziaya's recorded clubs are ES Guelma, ES Sétif, Al Ittihad FC, CA Bizertine and USM Alger.
How tall is Abdelmalek Ziaya?
Abdelmalek Ziaya is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Abdelmalek Ziaya play?
Abdelmalek Ziaya played as a forward.
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