Faouzi Mansouri: profile
Faouzi Mansouri (born 17 January 1956 in Menzel Bourguiba, Tunisia) was an Algerian footballer who played as a centre-back. He died on 18 May 2022.
Mansouri made the step into senior football with Nîmes Olympique in 1975. He played for 4 clubs between 1975 and 1986. His most appearances came at FC Mulhouse (1983–1985), where he made 47 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 130 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Mansouri represented Algeria (1981–1986), earning 22 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Angola on 19 April 1985 (World Cup Qualification).
Nationality explained: Why does Faouzi Mansouri play for Algeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1981 (aged about 25)
- First international goal
- 1985 – aged 29 (match)
- Club career
- 1975–1986 (12 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (5 in 130)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 29% of Algerian internationals on record
- Shares a birthday with
- Patrick Suffo, Abdou Traoré and Marwane Saâdane (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1980 |  Nîmes Olympique |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 1980–1981 | AS Béziers |
24 | 4 | |
| 1981–1983 | Montpellier Hérault Sport Club |
Ligue 2 | 43 | 1 |
| 1983–1985 | FC Mulhouse |
Championnat National 1 | 47 | 0 |
| 1985–1986 | Montpellier Hérault Sport Club |
Ligue 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Total | 130 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1986 |  Algeria |
Senior | 22 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 Apr 1985 | Algeria 3–2 Angola | 14 | 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
Where was Faouzi Mansouri born?
Faouzi Mansouri was born in Menzel Bourguiba, Tunisia.
Which national team does Faouzi Mansouri play for?
Faouzi Mansouri played international football for Algeria. He has 22 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Faouzi Mansouri played for?
Faouzi Mansouri's recorded clubs are Nîmes Olympique, AS Béziers, Montpellier Hérault Sport Club and FC Mulhouse.
How tall is Faouzi Mansouri?
Faouzi Mansouri is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Faouzi Mansouri play?
Faouzi Mansouri played as a centre-back.
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