Ahmed Bahja
Moroccan footballer
Morocco
Forward
Ahmed Bahja: profile
Ahmed Bahja (born 21 December 1970 in Marrakech, Morocco) is a retired Moroccan footballer who played as a forward.
Bahja's senior club career began in 1989 at KACM. He played for 9 clubs in 4 countries between 1989 and 2007. His most appearances came at Maghreb of Fez (2003–2005), where he made 187 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 374 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Bahja represented Morocco (1994–2000), earning 40 caps and scoring 5 goals. Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Gabon on 6 April 1997 (World Cup Qualification).
Marrakech has produced 35 footballers in our database, including Tahar El Khalej, Lahcen Ouadani and Azzedine Amanallah.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1994 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 1997 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 1989–2007 (19 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Morocco, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Libya
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (0 in 374)
- Latest move
- Najm de Marrakech (2005)
- Shares a birthday with
- Cheikhou Kouyaté, Daniel Amartey and Ousmane Viera (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1996 | KACM |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 1996–1999 |  Al Ittihad FC |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| 1999 |  Al Wasl FC |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 2000 | Al-Nassr |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| 2000–2001 |  Al AHLI TRIPOLI SC |
Libyan Premier League | – | – |
| 2001–2002 | Alshariqa |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 2002–2003 | Raja Club Athletic |
Botola Pro 1 | 187 | 0 |
| 2003–2005 | Maghreb of Fez |
Botola Pro 1 | 187 | 0 |
| 2005–2007 | Najm de Marrakech |
Amateur National Championship | – | – |
| Total | 374 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–2000 | Morocco |
Senior | 40 | 5 |
International goals (4)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 Apr 1997 | Gabon 0–4 Morocco | 2 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 6 Apr 1997 | Gabon 0–4 Morocco | 5 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 16 Aug 1997 | Morocco 2–0 Gabon | 45 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 9 Feb 1998 | Zambia 1–1 Morocco | 37 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Ahmed Bahja?
Ahmed Bahja was born on 21 December 1970, which makes him 55 years old.
Where was Ahmed Bahja born?
Ahmed Bahja was born in Marrakech, Morocco.
Which national team does Ahmed Bahja play for?
Ahmed Bahja played international football for Morocco. He has 40 caps and 5 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ahmed Bahja played for?
Ahmed Bahja's recorded clubs are KACM, Al Ittihad FC, Al Wasl FC, Al-Nassr, Al AHLI TRIPOLI SC, Alshariqa, Raja Club Athletic, Maghreb of Fez and Najm de Marrakech.
What position does Ahmed Bahja play?
Ahmed Bahja played as a forward.
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