Ismail Belmaalem
Moroccan footballer
Morocco
Defender
Ismail Belmaalem: profile
Ismail Belmaalem (born 9 April 1988 in Casablanca, Morocco) is a former Moroccan footballer who played as a defender.
Belmaalem made the step into senior football with Raja Club Athletic in 2009. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at Raja Club Athletic (2009–2015): 66 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 80 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Belmaalem represented Morocco (2012–present).
Casablanca has produced 213 footballers in our database, including Azzedine Ounahi, Soufiane Rahimi and Ayoub El Kaabi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 24)
- Countries played in
- 3: Morocco, United Arab Emirates and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (6 in 80)
- Height
- 192 cm — taller than 95% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Qatar SC (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Blaise Matuidi, Kassim Abdallah and Ayman Ashraf (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2015 | Raja Club Athletic |
Botola Pro 1 | 66 | 4 |
| 2012–2013 |  Baniyas SC |
UAE Pro League | 5 | 1 |
| 2013– | Raja Club Athletic |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 2014–2015 |  Al-Wakrah Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | 9 | 1 |
| 2015– | Qatar SC |
Qatar Stars League | – | – |
| Total | 80 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– | Morocco |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ismail Belmaalem?
Ismail Belmaalem was born on 9 April 1988, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Ismail Belmaalem born?
Ismail Belmaalem was born in Casablanca, Morocco.
Which national team does Ismail Belmaalem play for?
Ismail Belmaalem played international football for Morocco.
Which clubs has Ismail Belmaalem played for?
Ismail Belmaalem's recorded clubs are Raja Club Athletic, Baniyas SC, Al-Wakrah Sports Club and Qatar SC.
How tall is Ismail Belmaalem?
Ismail Belmaalem is 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.
What position does Ismail Belmaalem play?
Ismail Belmaalem played as a defender.
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