Ali Elkhattabi: profile
Ali Elkhattabi (born 17 January 1977 in Schiedam, Netherlands) is a former Moroccan footballer who played as a forward.
Elkhattabi started out at Sparta Rotterdam in 1995. He played for 4 clubs between 1995 and 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at AZ Alkmaar (2001–2005): 94 appearances and 31 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 238 appearances and 81 goals.
At international level, Elkhattabi represented Morocco (1997–2005), earning 10 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Mozambique on 13 February 1998 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Eligibility explained: Why does Ali Elkhattabi play for Morocco?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1997 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 1998 – aged 21 (match)
- Club career
- 1995–2006 (12 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.34 (81 in 238)
- Height
- 170 cm — taller than 9% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- RBC Roosendaal (2005)
- Shares a birthday with
- Patrick Suffo, Abdou Traoré and Marwane Saâdane (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1996 | Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie | 9 | 1 |
| 1996–1998 | SC Heerenveen | Eredivisie | 41 | 12 |
| 1999–2001 | Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie | 75 | 36 |
| 2001–2005 | AZ Alkmaar | Eredivisie | 94 | 31 |
| 2005–2006 | RBC Roosendaal | Eerste Divisie | 19 | 1 |
| Total | 238 | 81 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2005 |  Morocco |
Senior | 10 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 Feb 1998 | Morocco 3–0 Mozambique | 40 | 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 Ali Elkhattabi?
Ali Elkhattabi was born on 17 January 1977, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Ali Elkhattabi born?
Ali Elkhattabi was born in Schiedam, Netherlands.
Which national team does Ali Elkhattabi play for?
Ali Elkhattabi played international football for Morocco. He has 10 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Ali Elkhattabi played for?
Ali Elkhattabi's recorded clubs are Sparta Rotterdam, SC Heerenveen, AZ Alkmaar and RBC Roosendaal.
How tall is Ali Elkhattabi?
Ali Elkhattabi is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Ali Elkhattabi play?
Ali Elkhattabi played as a forward.
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A
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