Oussama Assaidi: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Oussama Assaidi: profile

Oussama Assaidi (born 15 August 1988 in Beni Boughafer, Morocco) is a former Moroccan footballer who played as a wing half.

Assaidi made the step into senior football with Almere City FC in 2006. He played for 7 clubs in 3 countries between 2006 and 2019. The busiest spell of his career was at SC Heerenveen (2009–2012): 93 appearances and 22 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 267 appearances and 48 goals.

At international level, Assaidi represented Morocco (2011–2015), earning 17 caps and scoring 2 goals. Before committing to Morocco, he had represented Netherlands U20.

Eligibility explained: Why does Oussama Assaidi play for Morocco?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2011 (aged about 23)
Club career: 2006–2019 (14 seasons)
Countries played in: 3: Netherlands, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates
Club goals per game: 0.18 (48 in 267)
Height: 176 cm — taller than 27% of Moroccan internationals on record
Latest move: FC Twente (2017)
Shares a birthday with: Clinton Njie, Mbark Boussoufa and Olivier Mbaizo (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2006–2008	Almere City FC	Eerste Divisie	36	3
2008–2009	De Graafschap	Eerste Divisie	17	6
2009–2012	SC Heerenveen	Eredivisie	93	22
2012–2015	Liverpool F.C.	Premier League	12	0
2013–2014	Stoke City F.C.	EFL Championship	25	5
2014–2015	Stoke City F.C.	EFL Championship	11	0
2015	Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club	UAE Pro League	28	3
2017–2019	FC Twente	Eredivisie	45	9
	Total		267	48

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2009	Netherlands U20	Under-20	1	0
2011–2015	Morocco	Senior	17	2

Frequently asked questions

How old is Oussama Assaidi?

Oussama Assaidi was born on 15 August 1988, which makes him 38 years old.

Where was Oussama Assaidi born?

Oussama Assaidi was born in Beni Boughafer, Morocco.

Which national team does Oussama Assaidi play for?

Oussama Assaidi played international football for Morocco. He has 17 caps and 2 goals on record.

Which clubs has Oussama Assaidi played for?

Oussama Assaidi's recorded clubs are Almere City FC, De Graafschap, SC Heerenveen, Liverpool F.C., Stoke City F.C., Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club and FC Twente.

How tall is Oussama Assaidi?

Oussama Assaidi is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.

What position does Oussama Assaidi play?

Oussama Assaidi played as a wing half.