Amar Rouaï: profile
Amar Rouaï (born 9 March 1932 in Sétif, Algeria) was an Algerian footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 12 November 2017.
Rouaï's senior club career began in 1947 at MC El Eulma. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1947 and 1963. The busiest spell of his career was at Angers SCO (1957–1958): 27 appearances and 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 42 appearances and 8 goals.
At international level, Rouaï represented Algeria (1963), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Sétif has produced 53 footballers in our database, including Abdelmoumene Djabou, Rachid Mekhloufi and Adem Zorgane.
Eligibility explained: Why does Amar Rouaï play for Algeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1963 (aged about 31)
- Club career
- 1947–1963 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Algeria and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.19 (8 in 42)
- Shares a birthday with
- Zakaria Labyad, Jordan Amavi and Bilel Ifa (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947–1952 |  MC El Eulma |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 1954–1957 |  Besançon R.C. |
Ligue 3 | – | – |
| 1957–1958 | Angers SCO |
Ligue 1 | 27 | 7 |
| 1962–1963 | Angers SCO |
Ligue 1 | 15 | 1 |
| 1963 | USM Bel-Abbès |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| Total | 42 | 8 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958–1962 | FLN |
Senior | 76 | – |
| 1963 | Algeria |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Amar Rouaï born?
Amar Rouaï was born in Sétif, Algeria.
Which national team does Amar Rouaï play for?
Amar Rouaï played international football for Algeria. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Amar Rouaï played for?
Amar Rouaï's recorded clubs are MC El Eulma, Besançon R.C., Angers SCO and USM Bel-Abbès.
What position does Amar Rouaï play?
Amar Rouaï played as a midfielder.
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