Adel Taarabt: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Adel Taarabt: profile

Adel Taarabt (born 24 May 1989 in Taza, Morocco) is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a wing half for Alshariqa.

Taarabt started out at R.C. Lens in 2006. He has played for 9 clubs in 5 countries since 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at S.L. Benfica (2015–2022): 129 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 381 appearances and 44 goals.

At international level, Taarabt has represented Morocco (2009–present), earning 25 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Togo on 6 September 2009 (World Cup Qualification). Before committing to Morocco, he had represented France U17 and France U19.

Taza has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Abdelkrim El Hadrioui and Jaouad Zairi.

Eligibility explained: Why does Adel Taarabt play for Morocco?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2009 (aged about 20)
First international goal: 2009 – aged 20 (match)
Club career: 2006–present (21 seasons)
Countries played in: 5: France, United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal and United Arab Emirates
Club goals per game: 0.12 (44 in 381)
Height: 185 cm — taller than 71% of Moroccan internationals on record
Latest move: Alshariqa (2022)
Shares a birthday with: Yannick Bolasie, Anderson Esiti and Cyrille Bayala (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2006–2007	R.C. Lens	Ligue 1	2	0
2007	Tottenham Hotspur F.C.	Premier League	2	0
2007–2009	Tottenham Hotspur F.C.	Premier League	13	0
2009–2010	Queens Park Rangers F.C.	EFL Championship	51	8
2010–2015	Queens Park Rangers F.C.	EFL Championship	113	26
2013–2014	Fulham F.C.	Premier League	16	1
2014	AC Milan	Serie A	16	4
2015–2019	S.L. Benfica B	Liga Portugal 2	10	1
2015–2022	S.L. Benfica	Primeira Liga	129	2
2017–2018	Genoa CFC	Serie A	29	2
2022–	Alshariqa	UAE Pro League	–	–
	Total		381	44

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2006	France U17	Under-17	3	2
2008	France U19	Under-19	3	0
2009–	Morocco	Senior	25	4

International goals (2)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	6 Sep 2009	Togo 1–1 Morocco	90	World Cup Qualification
2	10 Oct 2009	Gabon 3–1 Morocco	88	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 Adel Taarabt?

Adel Taarabt was born on 24 May 1989, which makes him 37 years old.

Where was Adel Taarabt born?

Adel Taarabt was born in Taza, Morocco.

Which national team does Adel Taarabt play for?

Adel Taarabt plays international football for Morocco. He has 25 caps and 4 goals on record.

Which clubs has Adel Taarabt played for?

Adel Taarabt's recorded clubs are R.C. Lens, Tottenham Hotspur F.C., Queens Park Rangers F.C., Fulham F.C., AC Milan, S.L. Benfica B, S.L. Benfica, Genoa CFC and Alshariqa.

What team does Adel Taarabt play for now?

According to the latest data, Adel Taarabt plays for Alshariqa.

How tall is Adel Taarabt?

Adel Taarabt is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.

What position does Adel Taarabt play?

Adel Taarabt plays as a wing half.