Sofiane Hanni

Algerian and French footballer

Algeria Midfielder Al-Khor Sports Club Nationality explained

35Age

1Int'l goals*

9Clubs

107Club apps

35Club goals

179Height (cm)

Sofiane Hanni: profile

Sofiane Hanni (born 29 December 1990 in Ivry-sur-Seine, France) is an Algerian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Al-Khor Sports Club.

Hanni's senior club career began in 2009 at FC Nantes. He has played for 9 clubs in 5 countries since 2009. His most appearances came at KV Mechelen (2014–2016), where he made 74 appearances and scored 27 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 107 appearances and 35 goals.

At international level, Hanni has represented Algeria. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Tunisia on 19 January 2017 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Ivry-sur-Seine has produced 19 footballers in our database, including Sol Bamba, Hannibal Mejbri and Bakary Sako.

Nationality explained: Why does Sofiane Hanni play for Algeria?

Key facts

First international goal: 2017 – aged 26 (match)
Club career: 2009–present (18 seasons)
Countries played in: 5: France, Turkey, Belgium, Russia and Qatar
Club goals per game: 0.33 (35 in 107)
Height: 179 cm — taller than 45% of Algerian internationals on record
Latest move: Al-Khor Sports Club (2023)
Shares a birthday with: Victor Osimhen, Steven Caulker and Lakhdar Belloumi (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2009–2012	FC Nantes	Ligue 2	–	–
2012–2013	Kayseri Erciyesspor	TFF First League	–	–
2013–2014	Ankaraspor	TFF Third League	33	8
2014–2016	KV Mechelen	Belgian Pro League	74	27
2016–2018	R.S.C. Anderlecht	Belgian Pro League	–	–
2018–2019	Spartak Moscow	Russian Premier League	–	–
2019–2022	Al-Gharafa SC	Qatar Stars League	–	–
2022–2023	Al Ahli SC	Qatar Stars League	–	–
2023–	Al-Khor Sports Club	Qatar Stars League	–	–
	Total		107	35

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
—	Algeria	Senior	–	–

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	19 Jan 2017	Algeria 1–2 Tunisia	90	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 Sofiane Hanni?

Sofiane Hanni was born on 29 December 1990, which makes him 35 years old.

Where was Sofiane Hanni born?

Sofiane Hanni was born in Ivry-sur-Seine, France.

Which national team does Sofiane Hanni play for?

Sofiane Hanni plays international football for Algeria.

Which clubs has Sofiane Hanni played for?

Sofiane Hanni's recorded clubs are FC Nantes, Kayseri Erciyesspor, Ankaraspor, KV Mechelen, R.S.C. Anderlecht, Spartak Moscow, Al-Gharafa SC, Al Ahli SC and Al-Khor Sports Club.

What team does Sofiane Hanni play for now?

According to the latest data, Sofiane Hanni plays for Al-Khor Sports Club.

How tall is Sofiane Hanni?

Sofiane Hanni is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.

What position does Sofiane Hanni play?

Sofiane Hanni plays as a midfielder.