Otmane El Assas
Moroccan footballer
Morocco
Midfielder
Otmane El Assas: profile
Otmane El Assas (born 30 January 1979 in Khouribga, Morocco) is a retired Moroccan footballer who played as a midfielder.
Assas's senior club career began in 2000 at OC Khouribga. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries since 2000. The busiest spell of his career was at Al-Gharafa SC (2005–2012): 174 appearances and 24 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 174 appearances and 24 goals.
At international level, Assas represented Morocco (2000–2007), earning 13 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Khouribga has produced 17 footballers in our database, including Jawad El Yamiq, Adam Masina and Hicham Mahdoufi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 21)
- Countries played in
- 4: Morocco, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.14 (24 in 174)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 27% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Umm Salal SC (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Omar Gaber, Bradley Cross and Gilles Yapi Yapo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | OC Khouribga |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 2002–2004 |  Sharjah FC |
UAE Division 1 Group A | – | – |
| 2004 |  Al Ittihad FC |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| 2004– |  Al-Gharafa SC |
Qatar Stars League | – | – |
| 2005–2012 | Al-Gharafa SC |
Qatar Stars League | 174 | 24 |
| 2012– | Umm Salal SC |
Qatar Stars League | – | – |
| Total | 174 | 24 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2007 | Morocco |
Senior | 13 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Otmane El Assas?
Otmane El Assas was born on 30 January 1979, which makes him 47 years old.
Where was Otmane El Assas born?
Otmane El Assas was born in Khouribga, Morocco.
Which national team does Otmane El Assas play for?
Otmane El Assas played international football for Morocco. He has 13 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Otmane El Assas played for?
Otmane El Assas's recorded clubs are OC Khouribga, Sharjah FC, Al Ittihad FC, Al-Gharafa SC and Umm Salal SC.
How tall is Otmane El Assas?
Otmane El Assas is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Otmane El Assas play?
Otmane El Assas played as a midfielder.
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