Karim Ziani: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Karim Ziani: profile

Karim Ziani (born 17 April 1982 in Sèvres, France) is a former Algerian footballer who played as a midfielder.

Ziani made the step into senior football with ES Troyes AC in 2001. He played for 12 clubs in 6 countries since 2001. His most appearances came at US Orléans (2016–present), where he made 81 appearances and scored 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 410 appearances and 33 goals.

At international level, Ziani represented Algeria (2003–2011), earning 62 caps and scoring 5 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Liberia on 6 June 2008 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Algeria at under-23 level.

Sèvres has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Demba Ba, Issiar Dia and Tanguy Coulibaly.

Nationality explained: Why does Karim Ziani play for Algeria?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2003 (aged about 21)
First international goal: 2008 – aged 26 (match)
Countries played in: 6: France, Germany, Turkey, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Romania
Club goals per game: 0.08 (33 in 410)
Height: 169 cm — taller than 6% of Algerian internationals on record
Latest move: FC Petrolul Ploiești (2016)
Shares a birthday with: Medhi Benatia, Mohammed Salisu and Ndombe Mubele Firmin (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2001–2005	ES Troyes AC	Ligue 1	63	1
2004–2005	F.C. Lorient	Ligue 1	24	1
2005–2006	F.C. Lorient	Ligue 1	37	7
2006–2007	FC Sochaux-Montbéliard	Ligue 2	36	8
2007–2009	Olympique de Marseille	Ligue 1	49	3
2009–2011	VfL Wolfsburg	2. Bundesliga	15	0
2011	Kayserispor	TFF First League	13	0
2011–2013	El Jaish SC	Qatar Stars League	41	1
2013–2014	Al-Arabi SC	Qatar Stars League	23	3
2014–2015	Ajman Club	UAE Pro League	3	0
2015	Al-Fujairah FC	UAE Division 1 Group A	11	0
2016	FC Petrolul Ploiești	Liga I	14	0
2016–	US Orléans	Ligue 2	81	9
	Total		410	33

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2003–2011	Algeria	Senior	62	5
2004	Algeria U23	Under-23	2	0

International goals (3)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	6 Jun 2008	Algeria 3–0 Liberia	18	World Cup Qualification
2	6 Jun 2008	Algeria 3–0 Liberia	46 (pen)	World Cup Qualification
3	11 Oct 2009	Algeria 3–1 Rwanda	90 (pen)	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 Karim Ziani?

Karim Ziani was born on 17 April 1982, which makes him 44 years old.

Where was Karim Ziani born?

Karim Ziani was born in Sèvres, France.

Which national team does Karim Ziani play for?

Karim Ziani played international football for Algeria. He has 62 caps and 5 goals on record.

Which clubs has Karim Ziani played for?

Karim Ziani's recorded clubs are ES Troyes AC, F.C. Lorient, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, Olympique de Marseille, VfL Wolfsburg, Kayserispor, El Jaish SC, Al-Arabi SC, Ajman Club, Al-Fujairah FC, FC Petrolul Ploiești and US Orléans.

How tall is Karim Ziani?

Karim Ziani is 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.

What position does Karim Ziani play?

Karim Ziani played as a midfielder.