Jamel Aït Ben Idir: profile
Jamel Aït Ben Idir (born 10 January 1984 in Mont-Saint-Aignan, France) is a former Moroccan footballer who played as a midfielder.
Idir started out at Le Havre AC in 2001. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 2001. His most appearances came at AJ Auxerre (2013–2015), where he made 63 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 144 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Idir represented Morocco (2014–present). Before committing to Morocco, he had represented France U19.
Mont-Saint-Aignan has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Mohamed Sissoko, Jackson Mendy and Morgane Ikene.
Nationality explained: Why does Jamel Aït Ben Idir play for Morocco?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2014 (aged about 30)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and Morocco
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (1 in 144)
- Height
- 174 cm — taller than 20% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Wydad Athletic Club (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Marouane Chamakh, Christian Atsu and Emmanuel Frimpong (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2010 |  Le Havre AC |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2010–2012 | AC Arles |
dissolution | 60 | 0 |
| 2012–2013 | CS Sedan Ardennes |
Ligue 3 | 21 | 0 |
| 2013–2015 | AJ Auxerre |
Ligue 1 | 63 | 1 |
| 2015– |  Wydad Athletic Club |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| Total | 144 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | France U19 |
Under-19 | – | – |
| 2014– | Morocco |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jamel Aït Ben Idir?
Jamel Aït Ben Idir was born on 10 January 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Jamel Aït Ben Idir born?
Jamel Aït Ben Idir was born in Mont-Saint-Aignan, France.
Which national team does Jamel Aït Ben Idir play for?
Jamel Aït Ben Idir played international football for Morocco.
Which clubs has Jamel Aït Ben Idir played for?
Jamel Aït Ben Idir's recorded clubs are Le Havre AC, AC Arles, CS Sedan Ardennes, AJ Auxerre and Wydad Athletic Club.
How tall is Jamel Aït Ben Idir?
Jamel Aït Ben Idir is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Jamel Aït Ben Idir play?
Jamel Aït Ben Idir played as a midfielder.
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