Brahim Zafour
Algerian footballer
Algeria
Defender
Brahim Zafour: profile
Brahim Zafour (born 30 November 1977 in Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria) is a retired Algerian footballer who played as a defender.
Zafour started out at JS Kabylie in 1998. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 1998. The busiest spell of his career was at JS Kabylie (1998–2005): 136 appearances and 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 175 appearances and 9 goals.
At international level, Zafour represented Algeria (1998–2005), earning 28 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Cameroon on 25 January 2004 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Tizi-Ouzou has produced 41 footballers in our database, including Lounès Gaouaoui, Mourad Amara and Mahieddine Meftah.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2004 – aged 26 (match)
- Countries played in
- 2: Algeria and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (9 in 175)
- Height
- 184 cm — taller than 74% of Algerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- JSM Béjaïa (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Abel Xavier, Max Gradel and Ayoube Amaimouni (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2005 | JS Kabylie |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 136 | 9 |
| 2005–2006 |  Al-Sailiya Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | – | – |
| 2006–2008 | JS Kabylie |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 39 | 0 |
| 2008– | JSM Béjaïa |
Inter-Régions Division | – | – |
| Total | 175 | 9 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2005 | Algeria |
Senior | 28 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 Jan 2004 | Cameroon 1–1 Algeria | 52 | 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 Brahim Zafour?
Brahim Zafour was born on 30 November 1977, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Brahim Zafour born?
Brahim Zafour was born in Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria.
Which national team does Brahim Zafour play for?
Brahim Zafour played international football for Algeria. He has 28 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Brahim Zafour played for?
Brahim Zafour's recorded clubs are JS Kabylie, Al-Sailiya Sports Club and JSM Béjaïa.
How tall is Brahim Zafour?
Brahim Zafour is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Brahim Zafour play?
Brahim Zafour played as a defender.
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