Saïd Amara: profile
Saïd Amara (born 11 March 1933 in Saida, Algeria) was an Algerian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 2 August 2020.
Amara's senior club career began in 1951 at MC Saïda. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries between 1951 and 1968. His most appearances came at AS Béziers (1957–1960), where he made 89 appearances and scored 28 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 153 appearances and 40 goals.
At international level, Amara represented FLN (1960–1962), earning 5 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Saida has produced 13 footballers in our database, including Abdelkrim Kerroum, Sofiane Daham and Abdelkrim Zouari.
Nationality explained: Why does Saïd Amara play for Algeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1960 (aged about 27)
- Club career
- 1951–1968 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Algeria and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.26 (40 in 153)
- Height
- 169 cm — taller than 6% of Algerian internationals on record
- Shares a birthday with
- Didier Drogba, Eudy Simelane and Enzo Ebosse (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951–1953 |  MC Saïda |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 1953–1956 | USM Bel-Abbès |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 1956–1957 |  RC Strasbourg Alsace |
Ligue 1 | 24 | 3 |
| 1957–1960 | AS Béziers |
89 | 28 | |
| 1962–1964 | FC Girondins de Bordeaux |
Championnat National 1 | 40 | 9 |
| 1964–1968 | MC Saïda |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| Total | 153 | 40 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960–1962 | FLN |
Senior | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Saïd Amara born?
Saïd Amara was born in Saida, Algeria.
Which national team does Saïd Amara play for?
Saïd Amara played international football for FLN. He has 5 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Saïd Amara played for?
Saïd Amara's recorded clubs are MC Saïda, USM Bel-Abbès, RC Strasbourg Alsace, AS Béziers and FC Girondins de Bordeaux.
How tall is Saïd Amara?
Saïd Amara is 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Saïd Amara play?
Saïd Amara played as a forward.
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