Tarik El Taib: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Tarik El Taib: profile

Tarik El Taib (born 28 February 1977 in Tripoli, Libya) is a former Libyan footballer who played as a midfielder.

Taib started out at Al AHLI TRIPOLI SC in 1995. He played for 10 clubs in 9 countries since 1995. The busiest spell of his career was at Gaziantepspor (2004–2006): 55 appearances and 14 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 161 appearances and 40 goals.

At international level, Taib represented Libya (1998–2008), earning 77 caps and scoring 23 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against São Tomé and Príncipe on 16 November 2003 (World Cup Qualification).

Tripoli has produced 50 footballers in our database, including Al-Saadi Gaddafi, Mohamed El Monir and Ihaab Boussefi.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1998 (aged about 21)
First international goal: 2003 – aged 26 (match)
Countries played in: 9: Libya, Portugal, Tunisia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Oman and Qatar
Club goals per game: 0.25 (40 in 161)
Height: 174 cm — taller than 10% of Libyan internationals on record
Latest move: Al AHLI TRIPOLI SC (2016)
Shares a birthday with: Ghailene Chaalali, Laros Duarte and Guy Roland Ndy Assembe (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1995–2001	Al AHLI TRIPOLI SC	Libyan Premier League	26	11
1996–1997	S.C. Beira-Mar	Primeira Liga	–	–
2001–2004	CS Sfaxien	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	47	5
2004–2006	Gaziantepspor	dissolution	55	14
2007–	Al Hilal SFC	Saudi Pro League	10	3
2009–2010	Al-Shabab Football Club	Saudi Pro League	10	3
2010–2011	Al AHLI TRIPOLI SC	Libyan Premier League	13	4
2011–2012	Al Nasr Sporting Club	Kuwaiti Premier League	–	–
2012–2013	Misr Lel Makkasa SC	Egyptian Premier League	–	–
2013–2014	Al-Suwaiq Club	Oman Professional League	–	–
2014	Al-Mu'aidar Sports Club	Qatar Stars League	–	–
2016	Al AHLI TRIPOLI SC	Libyan Premier League	–	–
	Total		161	40

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1998–2008	Libya	Senior	77	23

International goals (2)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	16 Nov 2003	Libya 8–0 São Tomé and Príncipe	45	World Cup Qualification
2	16 Nov 2003	Libya 8–0 São Tomé and Príncipe	63	World Cup Qualification

*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 Tarik El Taib?

Tarik El Taib was born on 28 February 1977, which makes him 49 years old.

Where was Tarik El Taib born?

Tarik El Taib was born in Tripoli, Libya.

Which national team does Tarik El Taib play for?

Tarik El Taib played international football for Libya. He has 77 caps and 23 goals on record.

Which clubs has Tarik El Taib played for?

Tarik El Taib's recorded clubs are Al AHLI TRIPOLI SC, S.C. Beira-Mar, CS Sfaxien, Gaziantepspor, Al Hilal SFC, Al-Shabab Football Club, Al Nasr Sporting Club, Misr Lel Makkasa SC, Al-Suwaiq Club and Al-Mu'aidar Sports Club.

How tall is Tarik El Taib?

Tarik El Taib is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.

What position does Tarik El Taib play?

Tarik El Taib played as a midfielder.