Maher Kanzari
Tunisian association football player and manager
Tunisia
Midfielder
Maher Kanzari: profile
Maher Kanzari (born 17 March 1973 in Tunis, Tunisia) is a former Tunisian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Kanzari started out at Stade Tunisien in 1990. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 1990 and 2003.
At international level, Kanzari represented Tunisia (1998–2002), earning 31 caps and scoring 7 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against DR Congo on 25 February 2001 (World Cup Qualification).
Tunis has produced 187 footballers in our database, including Ziad Tlemçani, Youssef Msakni and Yassine Meriah.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 25)
- First international goal
- 2001 – aged 27 (match)
- Club career
- 1990–2003 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Tunisia, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 25% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Dubai CSC (2002)
- Shares a birthday with
- Steven Pienaar, Jacques Songo'o and Khouma Babacar (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1997 | Stade Tunisien |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 1997–2001 | Espérance sportive de Tunis |
– | – | |
| 2001 |  Al Ahli FC |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| 2001–2002 |  Alshariqa |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 2002–2003 | Dubai CSC |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2002 | Tunisia |
Senior | 31 | 7 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 Feb 2001 | Tunisia 6–0 DR Congo | 30 | 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 Maher Kanzari?
Maher Kanzari was born on 17 March 1973, which makes him 53 years old.
Where was Maher Kanzari born?
Maher Kanzari was born in Tunis, Tunisia.
Which national team does Maher Kanzari play for?
Maher Kanzari played international football for Tunisia. He has 31 caps and 7 goals on record.
Which clubs has Maher Kanzari played for?
Maher Kanzari's recorded clubs are Stade Tunisien, Espérance sportive de Tunis, Al Ahli FC, Alshariqa and Dubai CSC.
How tall is Maher Kanzari?
Maher Kanzari is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Maher Kanzari play?
Maher Kanzari played as a midfielder.
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