Mohamed Amoura: profile
Mohamed Amoura (born 9 May 2000 in Taher, Algeria) is an Algerian footballer who plays as a midfielder for OGC Nice.
Amoura's senior club career began in 2020 at ES Sétif. He has played for 5 clubs in 5 countries since 2020. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Lugano (2021–2023): 57 appearances and 14 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 186 appearances and 66 goals.
At international level, Amoura has represented Algeria (2021–present), earning 48 caps and scoring 19 goals. Our match database lists 11 of his international goals; the first came against Botswana on 21 March 2025 (World Cup Qualification).
Taher has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Aymen Mahious, Ahmed Mekehout and Ahcène Lahmar.
Eligibility explained: Why does Mohamed Amoura play for Algeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2021 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2025 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 2020–present (7 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Algeria, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.35 (66 in 186)
- Height
- 168 cm — taller than 4% of Algerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- OGC Nice (2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Chemsdine Talbi, Rachid Ghezzal and Patrick Twumasi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021 |  ES Sétif |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 36 | 16 |
| 2021–2023 |  FC Lugano |
Swiss Super League | 57 | 14 |
| 2023–2025 |  Royale Union Saint-Gilloise |
Belgian Pro League | 32 | 18 |
| 2024–2025 |  VfL Wolfsburg |
2. Bundesliga | 31 | 10 |
| 2025– | VfL Wolfsburg |
2. Bundesliga | 30 | 8 |
| 2026– |  OGC Nice |
Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 186 | 66 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021– | Algeria |
Senior | 48 | 19 |
International goals (11)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 Mar 2025 | Botswana 1–3 Algeria | 52 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 21 Mar 2025 | Botswana 1–3 Algeria | 74 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 25 Mar 2025 | Algeria 5–1 Mozambique | 8 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 25 Mar 2025 | Algeria 5–1 Mozambique | 30 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 25 Mar 2025 | Algeria 5–1 Mozambique | 80 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 4 Sep 2025 | Algeria 3–1 Botswana | 33 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 9 Oct 2025 | Algeria 3–0 Somalia | 7 | World Cup Qualification |
| 8 | 9 Oct 2025 | Algeria 3–0 Somalia | 57 | World Cup Qualification |
| 9 | 14 Oct 2025 | Algeria 2–1 Uganda | 81 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 10 | 14 Oct 2025 | Algeria 2–1 Uganda | 90 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 11 | 13 Nov 2025 | Algeria 3–1 Zimbabwe | 41 | International Friendly |
*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 Mohamed Amoura?
Mohamed Amoura was born on 9 May 2000, which makes him 26 years old.
Where was Mohamed Amoura born?
Mohamed Amoura was born in Taher, Algeria.
Which national team does Mohamed Amoura play for?
Mohamed Amoura plays international football for Algeria. He has 48 caps and 19 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mohamed Amoura played for?
Mohamed Amoura's recorded clubs are ES Sétif, FC Lugano, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, VfL Wolfsburg and OGC Nice.
What team does Mohamed Amoura play for now?
According to the latest data, Mohamed Amoura plays for OGC Nice.
How tall is Mohamed Amoura?
Mohamed Amoura is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
What position does Mohamed Amoura play?
Mohamed Amoura plays as a midfielder.
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