Mustapha Zitouni: profile
Mustapha Zitouni (born 19 October 1928 in Algiers, Algeria) was an Algerian footballer who played as a defender. He died on 5 January 2014.
Zitouni made the step into senior football with AS Cannes in 1953. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 1953 and 1967. His most appearances came at AS Monaco FC (1954–1958), where he made 136 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 174 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Zitouni represented Algeria (1963–1964), earning 7 caps and scoring 0 goals. Before committing to Algeria, he had represented France.
Algiers has produced 204 footballers in our database, including Islam Slimani, Rafik Halliche and Rabah Madjer.
Nationality explained: Why does Mustapha Zitouni play for Algeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1963 (aged about 35)
- Club career
- 1953–1967 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Monaco and Algeria
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (6 in 174)
- Shares a birthday with
- Habib Beye, Lucas Thwala and Albert Meyong (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953–1954 |  AS Cannes |
Championnat National 1 | 38 | 4 |
| 1954–1958 |  AS Monaco FC |
Ligue 1 | 136 | 2 |
| 1962–1963 | Vélo Sport chartrain |
– | – | |
| 1964–1967 |  RC Kouba |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2 | – | – |
| Total | 174 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mustapha Zitouni born?
Mustapha Zitouni was born in Algiers, Algeria.
Which national team does Mustapha Zitouni play for?
Mustapha Zitouni played international football for Algeria. He has 7 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mustapha Zitouni played for?
Mustapha Zitouni's recorded clubs are AS Cannes, AS Monaco FC, Vélo Sport chartrain and RC Kouba.
What position does Mustapha Zitouni play?
Mustapha Zitouni played as a defender.
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