Smaïn Ibrir: profile
Smaïn Ibrir (born 28 March 1932 in El Biar, Algeria) was an Algerian footballer who played as a defender. He died on 7 July 2021.
Ibrir made the step into senior football with JS El Biar in 1953. He played for 2 clubs in 2 countries between 1953 and 1958. The busiest spell of his career was at Le Havre AC (1956–1958): 12 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 12 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Ibrir represented FLN (1958–1962).
El Biar has produced 14 footballers in our database, including Abderrahmane Soukhane, Nassim Bounekdja and Zoubir Bachi.
Eligibility explained: Why does Smaïn Ibrir play for Algeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1958 (aged about 26)
- Club career
- 1953–1958 (6 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Algeria and France
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 66% of Algerian internationals on record
- Shares a birthday with
- Steve Mandanda, Christopher Samba and Yohan Benalouane (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953–1956 |  JS El Biar |
– | – | |
| 1956–1958 |  Le Havre AC |
Ligue 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958–1962 | FLN |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Smaïn Ibrir born?
Smaïn Ibrir was born in El Biar, Algeria.
Which national team does Smaïn Ibrir play for?
Smaïn Ibrir played international football for FLN.
Which clubs has Smaïn Ibrir played for?
Smaïn Ibrir's recorded clubs are JS El Biar and Le Havre AC.
How tall is Smaïn Ibrir?
Smaïn Ibrir is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Smaïn Ibrir play?
Smaïn Ibrir played as a defender.
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