Chérif Oudjani: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Chérif Oudjani: profile

Chérif Oudjani (born 9 December 1964 in Lens, France) is a retired Algerian footballer who played as a forward.

Oudjani's senior club career began in 1983 at R.C. Lens. He played for 12 clubs between 1983 and 2002. The busiest spell of his career was at OFC Charleville (1994–1996): 71 appearances and 19 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 393 appearances and 125 goals.

At international level, Oudjani represented Algeria (1986–1992), earning 21 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Ivory Coast on 5 March 1990 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Lens has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Bilal Bari, Kévin Boli and Jaly Mouaddib.

Eligibility explained: Why does Chérif Oudjani play for Algeria?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1986 (aged about 22)
First international goal: 1990 – aged 25 (match)
Club career: 1983–2002 (20 seasons)
Club goals per game: 0.32 (125 in 393)
Height: 187 cm — taller than 85% of Algerian internationals on record
Latest move: Stade Béthunois (2001)
Shares a birthday with: Kwadwo Asamoah, Georges Mandjeck and Nicolas Alnoudji (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1983–1985	R.C. Lens	Ligue 1	25	8
1985–1986	Stade Lavallois	Ligue 2	31	14
1986	R.C. Lens	Ligue 1	14	6
1987	Racing Club de France	Championnat National 3	–	–
1987–1989	R.C. Lens	Ligue 1	61	25
1989–1992	FC Sochaux-Montbéliard	Ligue 2	69	13
1992–1994	AS Beauvais Oise	Championnat National 1	24	9
1994–1996	OFC Charleville		71	19
1996–1997	S.A.S. Épinal	Ligue 3	15	0
1997–1998	Gazélec Ajaccio	Ligue 2	28	14
1998–1999	E.S. Wasquehal	Championnat National 3	23	8
1999–2000	Valenciennes F.C.	Ligue 2	15	6
2000–2001	Pacy Ménilles RC	Championnat National 1	17	3
2001	Pacy Ménilles RC	Championnat National 1	–	–
2001–2002	Stade Béthunois		–	–
	Total		393	125

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1986–1992	Algeria	Senior	21	2

International goals (2)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	5 Mar 1990	Algeria 3–0 Ivory Coast	82	Africa Cup of Nations
2	16 Mar 1990	Algeria 1–0 Nigeria	38	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 Chérif Oudjani?

Chérif Oudjani was born on 9 December 1964, which makes him 61 years old.

Where was Chérif Oudjani born?

Chérif Oudjani was born in Lens, France.

Which national team does Chérif Oudjani play for?

Chérif Oudjani played international football for Algeria. He has 21 caps and 2 goals on record.

Which clubs has Chérif Oudjani played for?

Chérif Oudjani's recorded clubs are R.C. Lens, Stade Lavallois, Racing Club de France, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, AS Beauvais Oise, OFC Charleville, S.A.S. Épinal, Gazélec Ajaccio, E.S. Wasquehal, Valenciennes F.C., Pacy Ménilles RC and Stade Béthunois.

How tall is Chérif Oudjani?

Chérif Oudjani is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.

What position does Chérif Oudjani play?

Chérif Oudjani played as a forward.