Hassan Akesbi
Moroccan football striker (1934–2024)
Morocco
Forward
Hassan Akesbi: profile
Hassan Akesbi (born 5 December 1934 in Tangier, Morocco) was a Moroccan footballer who played as a forward. He died on 9 November 2024.
Akesbi made the step into senior football with FUS de Rabat in 1952. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 1952 and 1970. His most appearances came at Nîmes Olympique (1955–1961), where he made 293 appearances and scored 173 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 407 appearances and 238 goals.
At international level, Akesbi represented Morocco (1960–1970), earning 4 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Senegal on 5 January 1969 (World Cup Qualification).
Tangier has produced 14 footballers in our database, including Ali Boussaboun, Fatima Gharbi and Driss El Mrabet.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1960 (aged about 26)
- First international goal
- 1969 – aged 34 (match)
- Club career
- 1952–1970 (19 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Morocco, France and Monaco
- Club goals per game
- 0.58 (238 in 407)
- Height
- 173 cm — taller than 16% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Shares a birthday with
- Abdelkader Ghezzal, Foued Kadir and Faouzi Chaouchi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952–1955 | FUS de Rabat |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 1955–1961 |  Nîmes Olympique |
Championnat National 1 | 293 | 173 |
| 1961–1963 | Stade de Reims |
Ligue 2 | 78 | 48 |
| 1964 |  AS Monaco FC |
Ligue 1 | 11 | 6 |
| 1964–1965 | Stade de Reims |
Ligue 2 | 25 | 11 |
| 1965–1970 | FUS de Rabat |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| Total | 407 | 238 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960–1970 | Morocco |
Senior | 4 | 3 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Jan 1969 | Senegal 2–1 Morocco | 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 Hassan Akesbi born?
Hassan Akesbi was born in Tangier, Morocco.
Which national team does Hassan Akesbi play for?
Hassan Akesbi played international football for Morocco. He has 4 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Hassan Akesbi played for?
Hassan Akesbi's recorded clubs are FUS de Rabat, Nîmes Olympique, Stade de Reims and AS Monaco FC.
How tall is Hassan Akesbi?
Hassan Akesbi is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Hassan Akesbi play?
Hassan Akesbi played as a forward.