Rachid Maatar: profile
Rachid Maatar (born 27 January 1959 in Nancy, France) is a retired Algerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Maatar's senior club career began in 1979 at Chaumont FC. He played for 6 clubs between 1979 and 1989. His most appearances came at SR Saint-Dié (1980–1982), where he made 62 appearances and scored 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 160 appearances and 7 goals.
At international level, Maatar represented Algeria (1985–1988), earning 25 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Nigeria on 23 March 1988 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Nancy has produced 7 footballers in our database, including Neil El Aynaoui, José Touré and Michaël Chrétien Basser.
Nationality explained: Why does Rachid Maatar play for Algeria?
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–1980 |  Chaumont FC |
Championnat National 3 | 28 | 0 |
| 1980–1982 | SR Saint-Dié |
62 | 5 | |
| 1982–1983 | Angoulême Charente FC |
Championnat National 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 1983–1985 | A.S. Nancy-Lorraine |
Ligue 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 1985–1987 | AS Béziers |
42 | 2 | |
| 1987–1988 | CO Saint-Dizier |
8 | 0 | |
| 1988–1989 | A.S. Nancy-Lorraine |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| Total | 160 | 7 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1988 |  Algeria |
Senior | 25 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 Mar 1988 | Algeria 1–1 Nigeria | 86 | 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 Rachid Maatar?
Rachid Maatar was born on 27 January 1959, which makes him 67 years old.
Where was Rachid Maatar born?
Rachid Maatar was born in Nancy, France.
Which national team does Rachid Maatar play for?
Rachid Maatar played international football for Algeria. He has 25 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Rachid Maatar played for?
Rachid Maatar's recorded clubs are Chaumont FC, SR Saint-Dié, Angoulême Charente FC, A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, AS Béziers and CO Saint-Dizier.
What position does Rachid Maatar play?
Rachid Maatar played as a midfielder.
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