Mustapha Hadji: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Mustapha Hadji: profile

Mustapha Hadji (born 16 November 1971 in Ifrane Atlas-Saghir, Morocco) is a former Moroccan footballer who played as a midfielder.

Hadji made the step into senior football with A.S. Nancy-Lorraine in 1991. He played for 10 clubs in 7 countries between 1991 and 2010. His most appearances came at A.S. Nancy-Lorraine (1991–1996), where he made 134 appearances and scored 31 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 433 appearances and 96 goals.

At international level, Hadji represented Morocco (1993–2002), earning 63 caps and scoring 12 goals. Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Ghana on 12 January 1997 (World Cup Qualification).

Nationality explained: Why does Mustapha Hadji play for Morocco?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1993 (aged about 22)
First international goal: 1997 – aged 25 (match)
Club career: 1991–2010 (20 seasons)
Countries played in: 7: France, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Germany and Luxembourg
Club goals per game: 0.22 (96 in 433)
Height: 182 cm — taller than 57% of Moroccan internationals on record
Latest move: CS Fola Esch (2007)
Shares a birthday with: André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Boulaye Dia and Yehvann Diouf (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1991–1996	A.S. Nancy-Lorraine	Ligue 2	134	31
1996–1997	Sporting CP	Primeira Liga	27	3
1997–1999	Deportivo de A Coruña	La Liga	31	2
1999–2001	Coventry City F.C.	Premier League	62	12
2001–2004	Aston Villa F.C.	Premier League	35	2
2004	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	La Liga	16	1
2004–2005	Al Ain FC	UAE Pro League	15	5
2004–2005	Emirates Club	UAE Pro League	15	5
2005–2007	1. FC Saarbrücken	3. Liga	54	10
2007–2010	CS Fola Esch	Luxembourg Division of Honour	44	25
	Total		433	96

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1993–2002	Morocco	Senior	63	12

International goals (4)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	12 Jan 1997	Ghana 2–2 Morocco	70	World Cup Qualification
2	17 Feb 1998	Egypt 0–1 Morocco	90	Africa Cup of Nations
3	10 Jun 1998	Morocco 2–2 Norway	37	FIFA World Cup
4	30 Jun 2001	Morocco 1–0 Egypt	32	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 Mustapha Hadji?

Mustapha Hadji was born on 16 November 1971, which makes him 54 years old.

Where was Mustapha Hadji born?

Mustapha Hadji was born in Ifrane Atlas-Saghir, Morocco.

Which national team does Mustapha Hadji play for?

Mustapha Hadji played international football for Morocco. He has 63 caps and 12 goals on record.

Which clubs has Mustapha Hadji played for?

Mustapha Hadji's recorded clubs are A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, Sporting CP, Deportivo de A Coruña, Coventry City F.C., Aston Villa F.C., RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, Al Ain FC, Emirates Club, 1. FC Saarbrücken and CS Fola Esch.

How tall is Mustapha Hadji?

Mustapha Hadji is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.

What position does Mustapha Hadji play?

Mustapha Hadji played as a midfielder.