Aïssa Mandi: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Aïssa Mandi: profile

Aïssa Mandi (born 22 October 1991 in Châlons-en-Champagne, France) is an Algerian footballer who plays as a defender for Villarreal CF.

Mandi started out at Stade de Reims in 2009. He has played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 2009. His most appearances came at Real Betis Balompié (2016–2021), where he made 173 appearances and scored 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 343 appearances and 22 goals.

At international level, Mandi has represented Algeria (2014–present). Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Niger on 12 October 2021 (World Cup Qualification).

Nationality explained: Why does Aïssa Mandi play for Algeria?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2014 (aged about 23)
First international goal: 2021 – aged 29 (match)
Club career: 2009–present (18 seasons)
Countries played in: 2: France and Spain
Club goals per game: 0.06 (22 in 343)
Height: 186 cm — taller than 83% of Algerian internationals on record
Latest move: Villarreal CF (2021)
Shares a birthday with: Godfrey Chitalu, Gaël Bigirimana and Saidy Janko (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2009–2016	Stade de Reims	Ligue 2	170	14
2016–2021	Real Betis Balompié	La Liga	173	8
2021–	Villarreal CF	La Liga	–	–
	Total		343	22

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2014–	Algeria	Senior	–	3

International goals (3)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	12 Oct 2021	Niger 0–4 Algeria	33	World Cup Qualification
2	25 Mar 2025	Algeria 5–1 Mozambique	24	World Cup Qualification
3	10 Jun 2026	Bolivia 0–4 Algeria	45	International Friendly