Moctar Sidi El Hacen: profile
Moctar Sidi El Hacen (born 31 December 1997 in Arafat, Mauritania) is a Mauritanian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Al-Mesaimeer Sports Club.
Hacen started out at ASAC Concorde in 2012. He has played for 7 clubs in 3 countries since 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at Club Deportivo Lugo (2020–2021): 38 appearances and 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 135 appearances and 9 goals.
At international level, Hacen has represented Mauritania (2013–present), earning 46 caps and scoring 8 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Mali on 24 June 2019 (Africa Cup of Nations). He also played for Mauritania at under-20 level.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2013 (aged about 16)
- First international goal
- 2019 – aged 21 (match)
- Club career
- 2012–present (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Mauritania, Spain and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (9 in 135)
- Height
- 181 cm — taller than 47% of Mauritanian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Mesaimeer Sports Club (2023)
- Shares a birthday with
- Zakaria El Ouahdi, Mohammed Rabiu and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2014 |  ASAC Concorde |
Mauritanian Premier League | – | – |
| 2016–2018 |  Atlético Levante UD |
Tercera División | 31 | 2 |
| 2017–2018 | Levante UD |
La Liga | 2 | 0 |
| 2018–2020 | Real Valladolid B |
Tercera División | 31 | 1 |
| 2018–2022 | Real Valladolid |
LaLiga 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020–2021 | Club Deportivo Lugo |
Primera Federación 2023-24 | 38 | 6 |
| 2022–2023 | Club Deportivo Lugo |
Primera Federación 2023-24 | 32 | 0 |
| 2023– |  Al-Mesaimeer Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 135 | 9 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013– | Mauritania |
Senior | 46 | 8 |
| 2016– | Mauritania U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 Jun 2019 | Mali 4–1 Mauritania | 72 (pen) | 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 Moctar Sidi El Hacen?
Moctar Sidi El Hacen was born on 31 December 1997, which makes him 28 years old.
Where was Moctar Sidi El Hacen born?
Moctar Sidi El Hacen was born in Arafat, Mauritania.
Which national team does Moctar Sidi El Hacen play for?
Moctar Sidi El Hacen plays international football for Mauritania. He has 46 caps and 8 goals on record.
Which clubs has Moctar Sidi El Hacen played for?
Moctar Sidi El Hacen's recorded clubs are ASAC Concorde, Atlético Levante UD, Levante UD, Real Valladolid B, Real Valladolid, Club Deportivo Lugo and Al-Mesaimeer Sports Club.
What team does Moctar Sidi El Hacen play for now?
According to the latest data, Moctar Sidi El Hacen plays for Al-Mesaimeer Sports Club.
How tall is Moctar Sidi El Hacen?
Moctar Sidi El Hacen is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Moctar Sidi El Hacen play?
Moctar Sidi El Hacen plays as a midfielder.
