Moussa Saïb: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Moussa Saïb: profile

Moussa Saïb (born 6 March 1969 in Theniet El Had, Algeria) is a former Algerian footballer who played as a midfielder.

Saïb started out at JSM Tiaret in 1987. He played for 10 clubs in 7 countries between 1987 and 2004. His most appearances came at AJ Auxerre (1992–1997), where he made 153 appearances and scored 25 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 241 appearances and 37 goals.

At international level, Saïb represented Algeria (1988–2001), earning 74 caps and scoring 7 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Egypt on 8 March 1990 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1988 (aged about 19)
First international goal: 1990 – aged 21 (match)
Club career: 1987–2004 (18 seasons)
Countries played in: 7: Algeria, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Monaco and United Arab Emirates
Club goals per game: 0.15 (37 in 241)
Height: 178 cm — taller than 38% of Algerian internationals on record
Latest move: JS Kabylie (2003)
Shares a birthday with: Kevin-Prince Boateng, Shabani Nonda and Iliman Ndiaye (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1987–1989	JSM Tiaret	Ligue Nationale du Football Amateur	–	–
1989–1992	JS Kabylie	Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1	–	–
1992–1997	AJ Auxerre	Ligue 1	153	25
1997–1998	Valencia CF	La Liga	14	0
1998–1999	Tottenham Hotspur F.C.	Premier League	–	–
1999–2000	Al-Nassr	Saudi Pro League	–	–
2001–2003	AJ Auxerre	Ligue 1	17	0
2002	AS Monaco FC	Ligue 1	7	1
2002	F.C. Lorient	Ligue 1	8	1
2002–2003	Dubai CSC	UAE Pro League	–	–
2003–2004	JS Kabylie	Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1	42	10
2003–2004	Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club	UAE Pro League	–	–
	Total		241	37

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1988–2001	Algeria	Senior	74	7

International goals (2)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	8 Mar 1990	Algeria 2–0 Egypt	43	Africa Cup of Nations
2	11 Feb 1998	Burkina Faso 2–1 Algeria	82 (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 Moussa Saïb?

Moussa Saïb was born on 6 March 1969, which makes him 57 years old.

Where was Moussa Saïb born?

Moussa Saïb was born in Theniet El Had, Algeria.

Which national team does Moussa Saïb play for?

Moussa Saïb played international football for Algeria. He has 74 caps and 7 goals on record.

Which clubs has Moussa Saïb played for?

Moussa Saïb's recorded clubs are JSM Tiaret, JS Kabylie, AJ Auxerre, Valencia CF, Tottenham Hotspur F.C., Al-Nassr, AS Monaco FC, F.C. Lorient, Dubai CSC and Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club.

How tall is Moussa Saïb?

Moussa Saïb is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.

What position does Moussa Saïb play?

Moussa Saïb played as a midfielder.