Salaheddine Bassir
Moroccan footballer
Morocco
Forward
Salaheddine Bassir: profile
Salaheddine Bassir (born 5 September 1972 in Casablanca, Morocco) is a former Moroccan footballer who played as a forward.
Bassir made the step into senior football with Raja Club Athletic in 1990. He played for 5 clubs in 5 countries between 1990 and 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at Deportivo de A Coruña (1997–2001): 37 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 103 appearances and 8 goals.
At international level, Bassir represented Morocco (1994–2002), earning 50 caps and scoring 25 goals. Our match database lists 7 of his international goals; the first came against Ghana on 12 January 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
- 1994 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 1997 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 1990–2005 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Spain, France and Greece
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (8 in 103)
- Height
- 168 cm — taller than 5% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Raja Club Athletic (2003)
- Shares a birthday with
- Alfred Gomis, Stephen Ahorlu and Toni Silva (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1996 | Raja Club Athletic |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 1996–1997 |  Al Hilal SFC |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| 1997–2001 |  Deportivo de A Coruña |
La Liga | 37 | 5 |
| 2001–2002 |  Lille OSC |
Ligue 1 | 22 | 0 |
| 2002–2003 |  Aris Thessaloniki F.C. |
Super League Greece | 32 | 2 |
| 2003–2005 | Raja Club Athletic |
Botola Pro 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Total | 103 | 8 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–2002 | Morocco |
Senior | 50 | 25 |
International goals (7)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 Jan 1997 | Ghana 2–2 Morocco | 30 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 6 Apr 1997 | Gabon 0–4 Morocco | 44 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 6 Apr 1997 | Gabon 0–4 Morocco | 45 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 26 Apr 1997 | Sierra Leone 0–1 Morocco | 40 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 23 Jun 1998 | Scotland 0–3 Morocco | 23 | FIFA World Cup |
| 6 | 23 Jun 1998 | Scotland 0–3 Morocco | 85 | FIFA World Cup |
| 7 | 25 Jan 2000 | Morocco 1–0 Congo | 85 | 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 Salaheddine Bassir?
Salaheddine Bassir was born on 5 September 1972, which makes him 54 years old.
Where was Salaheddine Bassir born?
Salaheddine Bassir was born in Casablanca, Morocco.
Which national team does Salaheddine Bassir play for?
Salaheddine Bassir played international football for Morocco. He has 50 caps and 25 goals on record.
Which clubs has Salaheddine Bassir played for?
Salaheddine Bassir's recorded clubs are Raja Club Athletic, Al Hilal SFC, Deportivo de A Coruña, Lille OSC and Aris Thessaloniki F.C..
How tall is Salaheddine Bassir?
Salaheddine Bassir is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
What position does Salaheddine Bassir play?
Salaheddine Bassir played as a forward.
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