Noureddine Naybet
Moroccan footballer
Morocco
Centre-backDefender
Noureddine Naybet: profile
Noureddine Naybet (born 13 November 1970 in Casablanca, Morocco) is a former Moroccan footballer who played as a centre-back and defender.
Naybet's senior club career began in 1989 at Wydad Athletic Club. He played for 5 clubs in 5 countries between 1989 and 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at Deportivo de A Coruña (1996–2004): 211 appearances and 11 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 404 appearances and 22 goals.
At international level, Naybet represented Morocco (1990–2006), earning 115 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Gabon on 16 August 1997 (World Cup Qualification).
Casablanca has produced 213 footballers in our database, including Azzedine Ounahi, Soufiane Rahimi and Ayoub El Kaabi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1990 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 1997 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 1989–2006 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Morocco, France, Portugal, Spain and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (22 in 404)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 71% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- Salma Paralluelo, Daniel Yeboah and Benjamin Bouchouari (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1993 | Wydad Athletic Club |
Botola Pro 1 | 75 | 4 |
| 1993–1994 |  FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | 34 | 1 |
| 1994–1996 |  Sporting CP |
Primeira Liga | 54 | 5 |
| 1996–2004 |  Deportivo de A Coruña |
La Liga | 211 | 11 |
| 2004–2006 |  Tottenham Hotspur F.C. |
Premier League | 30 | 1 |
| Total | 404 | 22 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–2006 | Morocco |
Senior | 115 | 4 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Aug 1997 | Morocco 2–0 Gabon | 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 Noureddine Naybet?
Noureddine Naybet was born on 13 November 1970, which makes him 55 years old.
Where was Noureddine Naybet born?
Noureddine Naybet was born in Casablanca, Morocco.
Which national team does Noureddine Naybet play for?
Noureddine Naybet played international football for Morocco. He has 115 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Noureddine Naybet played for?
Noureddine Naybet's recorded clubs are Wydad Athletic Club, FC Nantes, Sporting CP, Deportivo de A Coruña and Tottenham Hotspur F.C..
How tall is Noureddine Naybet?
Noureddine Naybet is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Noureddine Naybet play?
Noureddine Naybet played as a centre-back and defender.
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