Jaouad Zairi: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Jaouad Zairi: profile

Jaouad Zairi (born 17 April 1982 in Taza, Morocco) is a former Moroccan footballer who played as a wing half.

Zairi made the step into senior football with FC Gueugnon in 2000. He played for 13 clubs in 6 countries since 2000. His most appearances came at Asteras Tripoli F.C. (2007–2009), where he made 42 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 160 appearances and 17 goals.

At international level, Zairi represented Morocco (2000–2009). Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Algeria on 8 February 2004 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Taza has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Adel Taarabt and Abdelkrim El Hadrioui.

Nationality explained: Why does Jaouad Zairi play for Morocco?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2000 (aged about 18)
First international goal: 2004 – aged 21 (match)
Countries played in: 6: France, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus and Oman
Club goals per game: 0.11 (17 in 160)
Height: 181 cm — taller than 52% of Moroccan internationals on record
Latest move: FC Vaulx-en-Velin (2015)
Shares a birthday with: Medhi Benatia, Mohammed Salisu and Karim Ziani (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2000–2001	FC Gueugnon	Championnat National 3	28	4
2001–2005	FC Sochaux-Montbéliard	Ligue 2	–	–
2005–2006	Al Ittihad FC	Saudi Pro League	–	–
2006	Al Ittihad FC	Saudi Pro League	24	8
2006–2007	Boavista F.C.	Porto Football Association	6	0
2007	FC Nantes	Ligue 2	8	0
2007–2009	Asteras Tripoli F.C.	Super League Greece	42	0
2009–2011	Olympiacos F.C.	Super League Greece	32	2
2011–2012	PAS Giannina F.C.	Gamma Ethniki	8	1
2012	Anorthosis Famagusta FC	Cypriot First Division	4	2
2013–2014	Al-Nasr SC	Oman Professional League	5	0
2014	Grand Ouest Association Lyonnaise Football Club	Championnat National 3	3	0
2014–2015	Grand Ouest Association Lyonnaise Football Club	Championnat National 3	–	–
2015	FC Vaulx-en-Velin		–	–
2015–	A.P.S. Zakynthos	Super League Greece 2	–	–
	Total		160	17

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2000–2009	Morocco	Senior	–	–

International goals (4)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	8 Feb 2004	Morocco 3–1 Algeria	120	Africa Cup of Nations
2	9 Feb 2005	Morocco 5–1 Kenya	12	World Cup Qualification
3	9 Feb 2005	Morocco 5–1 Kenya	39	World Cup Qualification
4	9 Feb 2005	Morocco 5–1 Kenya	90	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 Jaouad Zairi?

Jaouad Zairi was born on 17 April 1982, which makes him 44 years old.

Where was Jaouad Zairi born?

Jaouad Zairi was born in Taza, Morocco.

Which national team does Jaouad Zairi play for?

Jaouad Zairi played international football for Morocco.

Which clubs has Jaouad Zairi played for?

Jaouad Zairi's recorded clubs are FC Gueugnon, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, Al Ittihad FC, Boavista F.C., FC Nantes, Asteras Tripoli F.C., Olympiacos F.C., PAS Giannina F.C., Anorthosis Famagusta FC, Al-Nasr SC, Grand Ouest Association Lyonnaise Football Club and FC Vaulx-en-Velin among others.

How tall is Jaouad Zairi?

Jaouad Zairi is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.

What position does Jaouad Zairi play?

Jaouad Zairi played as a wing half.