Mokhtar Benmoussa
Algerian footballer
Algeria
Wing half
Mokhtar Benmoussa: profile
Mokhtar Benmoussa (born 11 August 1986 in Tlemcen, Algeria) is a former Algerian footballer who played as a wing half.
Benmoussa's senior club career began in 2004 at WA Tlemcen. He played for 4 clubs since 2004. The busiest spell of his career was at ES Sétif (2010–2012): 50 appearances and 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 102 appearances and 18 goals.
At international level, Benmoussa represented Algeria (2012–present). He also played for Algeria at B / A', under-17 and under-23 level.
Tlemcen has produced 26 footballers in our database, including Miloud Rebiaï, Hichem Mezaïr and Zakaria Haddouche.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 26)
- Club goals per game
- 0.18 (18 in 102)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 29% of Algerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- USM Alger (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Jores Okore, Chidinma Okeke and Lerin Duarte (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 | WA Tlemcen |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 31 | 7 |
| 2006–2007 | Paradou AC |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2 | 21 | 2 |
| 2007–2010 | WA Tlemcen |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 2010–2012 | ES Sétif |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 50 | 9 |
| 2012– | USM Alger |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| Total | 102 | 18 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | Algeria U17 |
Under-17 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006–2007 | Algeria U23 |
Under-23 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010– | Algeria A' |
B / A' | – | – |
| 2012– | Algeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Mokhtar Benmoussa?
Mokhtar Benmoussa was born on 11 August 1986, which makes him 40 years old.
Where was Mokhtar Benmoussa born?
Mokhtar Benmoussa was born in Tlemcen, Algeria.
Which national team does Mokhtar Benmoussa play for?
Mokhtar Benmoussa played international football for Algeria.
Which clubs has Mokhtar Benmoussa played for?
Mokhtar Benmoussa's recorded clubs are WA Tlemcen, Paradou AC, ES Sétif and USM Alger.
How tall is Mokhtar Benmoussa?
Mokhtar Benmoussa is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Mokhtar Benmoussa play?
Mokhtar Benmoussa played as a wing half.
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