Nabil Taïder
Tunisian, Algerian and French association football player
Nabil Taïder: profile
Nabil Taïder (born 26 May 1983 in Lavaur, France) is a former Tunisian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Taïder started out at Toulouse FC in 2001. He played for 11 clubs in 7 countries since 2001. His most appearances came at Toulouse FC (2001–2007), where he made 145 appearances and scored 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 242 appearances and 12 goals.
At international level, Taïder represented Tunisia (2009), earning 4 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Nigeria on 6 September 2009 (World Cup Qualification). Before committing to Tunisia, he had represented France U19 and France U21.
Nationality explained: Why does Nabil Taïder play for Tunisia?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 26)
- First international goal
- 2009 – aged 26 (match)
- Countries played in
- 7: France, Greece, Turkey, Tunisia, Italy, Bulgaria and Slovenia
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (12 in 242)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 49% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Montassar Talbi, Ramiz Zerrouki and Chris Mavinga (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2007 |  Toulouse FC |
Ligue 1 | 145 | 4 |
| 2007 | F.C. Lorient |
Ligue 1 | 11 | 1 |
| 2007–2008 | Stade de Reims |
Ligue 2 | 24 | 3 |
| 2008–2010 |  Xanthi F.C. |
Gamma Ethniki | 29 | 2 |
| 2010 |  Sivasspor |
TFF First League | 8 | 0 |
| 2010–2011 | Sivasspor |
TFF First League | – | – |
| 2012 |  Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 |  Como 1907 |
Serie A | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 |  FC Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia |
First Professional Football League | – | – |
| 2013–2014 |  ND Gorica |
Slovenian Second League | 2 | 0 |
| 2013–2014 | Parma Calcio 1913 |
Serie A | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | FC Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia |
First Professional Football League | 3 | 0 |
| 2014–2015 | ND Gorica |
Slovenian Second League | 11 | 2 |
| — | Novara Calcio |
Serie C | – | – |
| Total | 242 | 12 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001– | France U19 |
Under-19 | – | – |
| 2004 | France U21 |
Under-21 | – | – |
| 2009 | Tunisia |
Senior | 4 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 Sep 2009 | Nigeria 2–2 Tunisia | 24 | 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 Taïder?
Nabil Taïder was born on 26 May 1983, which makes him 43 years old.
Where was Nabil Taïder born?
Nabil Taïder was born in Lavaur, France.
Which national team does Nabil Taïder play for?
Nabil Taïder played international football for Tunisia. He has 4 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Nabil Taïder played for?
Nabil Taïder's recorded clubs are Toulouse FC, F.C. Lorient, Stade de Reims, Xanthi F.C., Sivasspor, Étoile Sportive du Sahel, Como 1907, FC Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia, ND Gorica, Parma Calcio 1913 and Novara Calcio.
How tall is Nabil Taïder?
Nabil Taïder is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Nabil Taïder play?
Nabil Taïder played as a midfielder.
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