Karim Maroc

Algerian footballer

Algeria Midfielder
68Age
22Int'l caps
3Int'l goals
7Clubs
177Club apps
27Club goals
172Height (cm)

Karim Maroc: profile

Karim Maroc (born 5 March 1958 in Hassi El Ghella, Algeria) is a retired Algerian footballer who played as a midfielder.

Maroc started out at Olympique Lyonnais in 1976. He played for 7 clubs in 3 countries between 1976 and 1989. The busiest spell of his career was at Stade Brestois 29 (1982–1985): 88 appearances and 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 177 appearances and 27 goals.

At international level, Maroc represented Algeria (1982–1986), earning 22 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Cameroon on 14 March 1986 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Key facts

Senior international debut
1982 (aged about 24)
First international goal
1986 – aged 28 (match)
Club career
1976–1989 (14 seasons)
Countries played in
3: France, Spain and Algeria
Club goals per game
0.15 (27 in 177)
Height
172 cm — taller than 13% of Algerian internationals on record
Shares a birthday with
Youssouf Sabaly, Liassine Cadamuro and Ahmed Hassan Mahgoub (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
1976–1981 Olympique Lyonnais Ligue 1 – –
1979–1980 Angers SCO Ligue 1 32 6
1981–1982 Tours FC. Ligue 3 32 10
1982–1985 Stade Brestois 29 Ligue 1 88 9
1985–1986 Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Ligue 2 13 1
1986–1987 CD Logroñés Segunda División B 12 1
1987–1989 Mouloudia Club of Oran Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 – –
Total17727

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

International career

YearsTeamLevelCapsGoals
1982–1986 Algeria Senior 223

International goals (1)

#DateMatchMinCompetition
114 Mar 1986 Algeria 2–3 Cameroon 73 Africa Cup of Nations

*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 Karim Maroc?

Karim Maroc was born on 5 March 1958, which makes him 68 years old.

Where was Karim Maroc born?

Karim Maroc was born in Hassi El Ghella, Algeria.

Which national team does Karim Maroc play for?

Karim Maroc played international football for Algeria. He has 22 caps and 3 goals on record.

Which clubs has Karim Maroc played for?

Karim Maroc's recorded clubs are Olympique Lyonnais, Angers SCO, Tours FC., Stade Brestois 29, Montpellier Hérault Sport Club, CD Logroñés and Mouloudia Club of Oran.

How tall is Karim Maroc?

Karim Maroc is 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.

What position does Karim Maroc play?

Karim Maroc played as a midfielder.

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