MoroccoAnouar Diba: profile
Anouar Diba (born 27 February 1983 in Utrecht, Netherlands) is a retired Moroccan footballer who played as a forward.
Diba made the step into senior football with USV Elinkwijk in 1999. He played for 7 clubs in 3 countries between 1999 and 2016. The busiest spell of his career was at NAC Breda (2000–2007): 113 appearances and 16 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 182 appearances and 42 goals.
At international level, Diba represented Morocco (2004–present), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Utrecht has produced 8 footballers in our database, including Ismaïl Aissati, Zakaria Labyad and Mohamed Ihattaren.
Eligibility explained: Why does Anouar Diba play for Morocco?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2004 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 1999–2016 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Netherlands, Qatar and United Arab Emirates
- Club goals per game
- 0.23 (42 in 182)
- Height
- 171 cm — taller than 14% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al Kharaitiyat SC (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Pascal Feindouno, Largie Ramazani and Mustapha Bundu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 | USV Elinkwijk | Vierde divisie | – | – |
| 2000–2007 | NAC Breda | Eerste Divisie | 113 | 16 |
| 2007–2009 |  Al-Wakrah Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | 46 | 14 |
| 2009–2010 |  Alshariqa |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 2010 | FC Twente | Eredivisie | 2 | 0 |
| 2010–2011 | Al-Wakrah Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | 11 | 9 |
| 2011–2012 | Al-Duhail SC |
Qatar Stars League | 6 | 2 |
| 2012–2014 | Al-Wakrah Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | 4 | 1 |
| 2015–2016 | Al Kharaitiyat SC |
Qatar Stars League 2 | – | – |
| Total | 182 | 42 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
Frequently asked questions
How old is Anouar Diba?
Anouar Diba was born on 27 February 1983, which makes him 43 years old.
Where was Anouar Diba born?
Anouar Diba was born in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Which national team does Anouar Diba play for?
Anouar Diba played international football for Morocco. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Anouar Diba played for?
Anouar Diba's recorded clubs are USV Elinkwijk, NAC Breda, Al-Wakrah Sports Club, Alshariqa, FC Twente, Al-Duhail SC and Al Kharaitiyat SC.
How tall is Anouar Diba?
Anouar Diba is 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Anouar Diba play?
Anouar Diba played as a forward.
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