Marouane Chamakh: profile
Marouane Chamakh (born 10 January 1984 in Tonneins, France) is a retired Moroccan footballer who played as a forward.
Chamakh started out at FC Girondins de Bordeaux in 2003. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries between 2003 and 2016. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Girondins de Bordeaux (2003–2010): 301 appearances and 74 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 439 appearances and 98 goals.
At international level, Chamakh represented Morocco (2003–2014), earning 65 caps and scoring 18 goals. Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Benin on 31 January 2004 (Africa Cup of Nations). Before committing to Morocco, he had represented France U19.
Eligibility explained: Why does Marouane Chamakh play for Morocco?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2004 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 2003–2016 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.22 (98 in 439)
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 86% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Cardiff City F.C. (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Christian Atsu, Emmanuel Frimpong and Ali Gabr (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2010 |  FC Girondins de Bordeaux |
Championnat National 1 | 301 | 74 |
| 2010–2013 |  Arsenal F.C. |
Premier League | 67 | 14 |
| 2013 | West Ham United F.C. |
EFL Championship | 3 | 0 |
| 2013–2016 | Crystal Palace F.C. |
Premier League | 66 | 10 |
| 2016 | Cardiff City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 439 | 98 |
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 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003–2014 |  Morocco |
Senior | 65 | 18 |
International goals (5)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 Jan 2004 | Morocco 4–0 Benin | 17 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 8 Feb 2004 | Morocco 3–1 Algeria | 90 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 10 Oct 2004 | Guinea 1–1 Morocco | 5 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 4 Jun 2005 | Morocco 4–1 Malawi | 16 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 8 Oct 2005 | Tunisia 2–2 Morocco | 3 | 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 Marouane Chamakh?
Marouane Chamakh was born on 10 January 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Marouane Chamakh born?
Marouane Chamakh was born in Tonneins, France.
Which national team does Marouane Chamakh play for?
Marouane Chamakh played international football for Morocco. He has 65 caps and 18 goals on record.
Which clubs has Marouane Chamakh played for?
Marouane Chamakh's recorded clubs are FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Arsenal F.C., West Ham United F.C., Crystal Palace F.C. and Cardiff City F.C..
How tall is Marouane Chamakh?
Marouane Chamakh is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Marouane Chamakh play?
Marouane Chamakh played as a forward.
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