Ilias Chair: profile
Ilias Chair (born 30 October 1997 in Antwerp, Belgium) is a former Moroccan footballer who played as a forward.
Chair's senior club career began in 2015 at Lierse S.K.. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 2015. The busiest spell of his career was at Queens Park Rangers F.C. (2017–present): 109 appearances and 19 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 125 appearances and 25 goals.
At international level, Chair represented Morocco (2021–present), earning 5 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Guinea-Bissau on 6 October 2021 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Morocco at under-20 and under-21 level.
Antwerp has produced 9 footballers in our database, including Aboubakary Koita, Rachid Tiberkanine and Ilias Sebaoui.
Eligibility explained: Why does Ilias Chair play for Morocco?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2021 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 2021 – aged 23 (match)
- Countries played in
- 2: Belgium and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.20 (25 in 125)
- Height
- 164 cm — taller than 3% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Stevenage F.C. (2018)
- Shares a birthday with
- Boureima Hassane Bandé, Gedo and Mahmoud El Khatib (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2017 |  Lierse S.K. |
Belgian First Division B | 0 | – |
| 2017– |  Queens Park Rangers F.C. |
EFL Championship | 109 | 19 |
| 2018–2019 | Stevenage F.C. |
EFL League One | 16 | 6 |
| Total | 125 | 25 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |  Morocco U20 |
Under-20 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | Morocco U21 |
Under-21 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021– | Morocco |
Senior | 5 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 Oct 2021 | Morocco 5–0 Guinea-Bissau | 49 | 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 Ilias Chair?
Ilias Chair was born on 30 October 1997, which makes him 28 years old.
Where was Ilias Chair born?
Ilias Chair was born in Antwerp, Belgium.
Which national team does Ilias Chair play for?
Ilias Chair played international football for Morocco. He has 5 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Ilias Chair played for?
Ilias Chair's recorded clubs are Lierse S.K., Queens Park Rangers F.C. and Stevenage F.C..
How tall is Ilias Chair?
Ilias Chair is 164 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall.
What position does Ilias Chair play?
Ilias Chair played as a forward.
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