Nayef Aguerd: profile
Nayef Aguerd (born 30 March 1996 in Kenitra, Morocco) is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a defender and midfielder for Olympique de Marseille.
Aguerd started out at FUS de Rabat in 2014. He has played for 6 clubs in 4 countries since 2014. The busiest spell of his career was at FUS de Rabat (2014–2018): 80 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 210 appearances and 17 goals.
At international level, Aguerd has represented Morocco (2016–present), earning 43 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Sudan on 2 September 2021 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Morocco at under-21 level.
Kenitra has produced 24 footballers in our database, including Noureddine Bouyahyaoui, Sofian Chakla and Nouhaila Benzina.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2016 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2021 – aged 25 (match)
- Club career
- 2014–present (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Morocco, France, United Kingdom and Spain
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (17 in 210)
- Height
- 190 cm — taller than 91% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Olympique de Marseille (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Abdoulaye Diallo, Aziz Bouhaddouz and Rodney Strasser (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2018 |  FUS de Rabat |
Botola Pro 1 | 80 | 5 |
| 2018–2020 |  Dijon FCO |
Ligue 2 | 25 | 4 |
| 2020–2022 | Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | 66 | 5 |
| 2022– |  West Ham United F.C. |
EFL Championship | 39 | 3 |
| 2024– |  Real Sociedad |
La Liga | 0 | 0 |
| 2025– | Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| Total | 210 | 17 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Morocco U21 |
Under-21 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016– | Morocco |
Senior | 43 | 1 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Sep 2021 | Morocco 2–0 Sudan | 10 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 25 Mar 2025 | Morocco 2–0 Tanzania | 51 | 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 Nayef Aguerd?
Nayef Aguerd was born on 30 March 1996, which makes him 30 years old.
Where was Nayef Aguerd born?
Nayef Aguerd was born in Kenitra, Morocco.
Which national team does Nayef Aguerd play for?
Nayef Aguerd plays international football for Morocco. He has 43 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Nayef Aguerd played for?
Nayef Aguerd's recorded clubs are FUS de Rabat, Dijon FCO, Stade Rennais F.C., West Ham United F.C., Real Sociedad and Olympique de Marseille.
What team does Nayef Aguerd play for now?
According to the latest data, Nayef Aguerd plays for Olympique de Marseille.
How tall is Nayef Aguerd?
Nayef Aguerd is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Nayef Aguerd play?
Nayef Aguerd plays as a defender and midfielder.
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