Ahmed Kantari: profile
Ahmed Kantari (born 28 June 1985 in Blois, France) is a retired Moroccan footballer who played as a centre-back and defender.
Kantari started out at Paris Saint-Germain FC in 2005. He played for 6 clubs in 2 countries since 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at Stade Brestois 29 (2008–2013): 134 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 229 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Kantari represented Morocco (2005–present). He also played for Morocco at under-20 and under-21 level.
Blois has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Aly Cissokho, Hugo Gambor and Ravy Tsouka.
Eligibility explained: Why does Ahmed Kantari play for Morocco?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 20)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and Canada
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (6 in 229)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 71% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Valenciennes F.C. (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Hans Sarpei, Leon Balogun and Adama Traoré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 |  Paris Saint-Germain FC |
Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006–2008 | RC Strasbourg Alsace |
Ligue 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | Stade Brestois 29 |
Ligue 1 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008–2013 | Stade Brestois 29 |
Ligue 1 | 134 | 4 |
| 2013–2015 | R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | 58 | 2 |
| 2015 |  Toronto FC |
Major League Soccer | 12 | 0 |
| 2016– | Valenciennes F.C. |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| Total | 229 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 |  Morocco U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
| 2004 | Morocco U21 |
Under-21 | – | – |
| 2005 | Morocco U20 |
Under-20 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005– | Morocco |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ahmed Kantari?
Ahmed Kantari was born on 28 June 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Ahmed Kantari born?
Ahmed Kantari was born in Blois, France.
Which national team does Ahmed Kantari play for?
Ahmed Kantari played international football for Morocco.
Which clubs has Ahmed Kantari played for?
Ahmed Kantari's recorded clubs are Paris Saint-Germain FC, RC Strasbourg Alsace, Stade Brestois 29, R.C. Lens, Toronto FC and Valenciennes F.C..
How tall is Ahmed Kantari?
Ahmed Kantari is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Ahmed Kantari play?
Ahmed Kantari played as a centre-back and defender.
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