Nabil Maâloul
Tunisian association football player and coach
Tunisia
Midfielder
Nabil Maâloul: profile
Nabil Maâloul (born 25 December 1962 in Tunis, Tunisia) is a retired Tunisian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Maâloul's senior club career began in 1981 at Espérance Sportive de Tunis. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 1981 and 2000. The busiest spell of his career was at Hannover 96 (1989–1991): 28 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 28 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Maâloul represented Tunisia (1982–1994), earning 64 caps and scoring 8 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Guinea on 5 August 1988 (World Cup Qualification).
Tunis has produced 187 footballers in our database, including Ziad Tlemçani, Youssef Msakni and Yassine Meriah.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1982 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 1988 – aged 25 (match)
- Club career
- 1981–2000 (20 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Tunisia, Germany and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (2 in 28)
- Latest move
- Al Ahli FC (1999)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ahmad ibn Billah, Emmanuel Amunike and Ogenyi Onazi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1989 | Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 1989–1991 |  Hannover 96 |
2. Bundesliga | 28 | 2 |
| 1991–1994 | Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 1994 |  Al Ahli FC |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| 1994–1995 | CA Bizertine |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 1995–1999 | Club Africain |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 1999–2000 | Al Ahli FC |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| Total | 28 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982–1994 | Tunisia |
Senior | 64 | 8 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Aug 1988 | Tunisia 5–0 Guinea | 11 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 25 Jun 1989 | Tunisia 1–0 DR Congo | 74 (pen) | 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 Nabil Maâloul?
Nabil Maâloul was born on 25 December 1962, which makes him 63 years old.
Where was Nabil Maâloul born?
Nabil Maâloul was born in Tunis, Tunisia.
Which national team does Nabil Maâloul play for?
Nabil Maâloul played international football for Tunisia. He has 64 caps and 8 goals on record.
Which clubs has Nabil Maâloul played for?
Nabil Maâloul's recorded clubs are Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Hannover 96, Al Ahli FC, CA Bizertine and Club Africain.
What position does Nabil Maâloul play?
Nabil Maâloul played as a midfielder.
