Aziz Bouderbala
Moroccan footballer
Morocco
Midfielder
Aziz Bouderbala: profile
Aziz Bouderbala (born 26 December 1960 in Casablanca, Morocco) is a former Moroccan footballer who played as a midfielder.
Bouderbala made the step into senior football with Wydad Athletic Club in 1977. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries between 1977 and 1997. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Sion (1984–1988): 88 appearances and 25 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 249 appearances and 57 goals.
At international level, Bouderbala represented Morocco (1979–1992). Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Egypt on 28 July 1985 (World Cup Qualification).
Casablanca has produced 213 footballers in our database, including Azzedine Ounahi, Soufiane Rahimi and Ayoub El Kaabi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1979 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 1985 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 1977–1997 (21 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Morocco, Switzerland, France and Portugal
- Club goals per game
- 0.23 (57 in 249)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 46% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Wydad Athletic Club (1996)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sofiane Feghouli, Shu-Aib Walters and Amine Chermiti (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977–1984 | Wydad Athletic Club |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 1978–1984 | Wydad Athletic Club |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 1984–1988 |  FC Sion |
Swiss Super League | 88 | 25 |
| 1988–1990 |  Racing Club de France |
Championnat National 3 | 49 | 15 |
| 1990–1992 | Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | 54 | 10 |
| 1992–1993 |  G.D. Estoril Praia |
Primeira Liga | 24 | 4 |
| 1993–1995 | FC St. Gallen |
Swiss Super League | 34 | 3 |
| 1996–1997 | Wydad Athletic Club |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| Total | 249 | 57 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–1992 | Morocco |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Jul 1985 | Morocco 2–0 Egypt | 82 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 6 Oct 1985 | Morocco 3–0 Libya | 90 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 22 Jan 1989 | Tunisia 2–1 Morocco | 4 | 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 Aziz Bouderbala?
Aziz Bouderbala was born on 26 December 1960, which makes him 65 years old.
Where was Aziz Bouderbala born?
Aziz Bouderbala was born in Casablanca, Morocco.
Which national team does Aziz Bouderbala play for?
Aziz Bouderbala played international football for Morocco.
Which clubs has Aziz Bouderbala played for?
Aziz Bouderbala's recorded clubs are Wydad Athletic Club, FC Sion, Racing Club de France, Olympique Lyonnais, G.D. Estoril Praia and FC St. Gallen.
How tall is Aziz Bouderbala?
Aziz Bouderbala is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Aziz Bouderbala play?
Aziz Bouderbala played as a midfielder.
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