Nasreddine Kraouche: profile
Nasreddine Kraouche (born 27 August 1979 in Thionville, France) is a former Algerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Kraouche started out at FC Metz in 1995. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 1995 and 2007. The busiest spell of his career was at KAA Gent (2000–2004): 86 appearances and 15 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 133 appearances and 18 goals.
At international level, Kraouche represented Algeria (1999–2005), earning 37 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Liberia on 25 January 2002 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Thionville has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Youssef Maziz, Aïmen Demai and Yassine Amrioui.
Eligibility explained: Why does Nasreddine Kraouche play for Algeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1999 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2002 – aged 22 (match)
- Club career
- 1995–2007 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Belgium and Germany
- Club goals per game
- 0.14 (18 in 133)
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 33% of Algerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- TuS Koblenz (2006)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sulley Muntari, Nabil El Zhar and Adama Ba (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2000 |  FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 2000–2004 |  KAA Gent |
Belgian Pro League | 86 | 15 |
| 2004–2006 | Royal Charleroi S.C. |
Belgian Pro League | 47 | 3 |
| 2006–2007 |  TuS Koblenz |
Fußball-Regionalliga Südwest | – | – |
| Total | 133 | 18 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2005 |  Algeria |
Senior | 37 | 3 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 Jan 2002 | Liberia 2–2 Algeria | 90 | 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 Nasreddine Kraouche?
Nasreddine Kraouche was born on 27 August 1979, which makes him 47 years old.
Where was Nasreddine Kraouche born?
Nasreddine Kraouche was born in Thionville, France.
Which national team does Nasreddine Kraouche play for?
Nasreddine Kraouche played international football for Algeria. He has 37 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Nasreddine Kraouche played for?
Nasreddine Kraouche's recorded clubs are FC Metz, KAA Gent, Royal Charleroi S.C. and TuS Koblenz.
How tall is Nasreddine Kraouche?
Nasreddine Kraouche is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Nasreddine Kraouche play?
Nasreddine Kraouche played as a midfielder.
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