Alhassane Issoufou
Nigerien footballer
Niger
Forward
Alhassane Issoufou: profile
Alhassane Issoufou (born 1 January 1981 in Niamey, Niger) is a former Nigerien footballer who played as a forward.
Issoufou made the step into senior football with Zumunta AC in 1997. He played for 11 clubs in 6 countries between 1997 and 2014. The busiest spell of his career was at FUS de Rabat (2007–2011): 76 appearances and 22 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 260 appearances and 117 goals.
At international level, Issoufou represented Niger (1998–2013). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Uganda on 7 September 2008 (World Cup Qualification).
Niamey has produced 37 footballers in our database, including Moussa Maâzou, Olivier Bonnes and Boubacar Talatou.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 17)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 27 (match)
- Club career
- 1997–2014 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 6: Niger, Ivory Coast, Algeria, Belgium, Burkina Faso and Morocco
- Club goals per game
- 0.45 (117 in 260)
- Latest move
- Ittihad Khemisset (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Simon Adingra, Essaïd Belkalem and Abdoulaye Doucouré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–1999 | Zumunta AC |
Niger Premier League | 36 | 23 |
| 1999–2003 |  Africa Sports d'Abidjan |
Ligue 1 | 26 | 22 |
| 2000–2002 |  CA Bordj Bou Arréridj |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 2003 | JS du Ténéré |
Niger Premier League | 36 | 21 |
| 2004 |  K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen |
Challenger Pro League | 0 | 0 |
| 2005–2006 |  Rail Club du Kadiogo |
Burkinabé Premier League | 34 | 21 |
| 2006–2007 | ASO Chlef |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007–2011 |  FUS de Rabat |
Botola Pro 1 | 76 | 22 |
| 2011–2012 | Raja Club Athletic |
Botola Pro 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | Ittihad Khemisset |
Botola Pro 2 | 11 | 3 |
| 2012–2014 | Widad Fez |
Botola Pro 2 | 16 | 3 |
| Total | 260 | 117 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2013 | Niger |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Sep 2008 | Niger 3–1 Uganda | 68 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 7 Sep 2008 | Niger 3–1 Uganda | 85 | 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 Alhassane Issoufou?
Alhassane Issoufou was born on 1 January 1981, which makes him 45 years old.
Where was Alhassane Issoufou born?
Alhassane Issoufou was born in Niamey, Niger.
Which national team does Alhassane Issoufou play for?
Alhassane Issoufou played international football for Niger.
Which clubs has Alhassane Issoufou played for?
Alhassane Issoufou's recorded clubs are Zumunta AC, Africa Sports d'Abidjan, CA Bordj Bou Arréridj, JS du Ténéré, K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen, Rail Club du Kadiogo, ASO Chlef, FUS de Rabat, Raja Club Athletic, Ittihad Khemisset and Widad Fez.
What position does Alhassane Issoufou play?
Alhassane Issoufou played as a forward.
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