Tarik Sektioui
Moroccan footballer
Morocco
Wing half
Tarik Sektioui: profile
Tarik Sektioui (born 13 May 1977 in Fez, Morocco) is a former Moroccan footballer who played as a wing half.
Sektioui made the step into senior football with Maghreb of Fez in 1996. He played for 9 clubs in 6 countries between 1996 and 2011. The busiest spell of his career was at Willem II (2000–2004): 85 appearances and 19 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 228 appearances and 48 goals.
At international level, Sektioui represented Morocco (2001–2008), earning 21 caps and scoring 7 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Namibia on 21 January 2008 (Africa Cup of Nations). He also played for Morocco at under-20 level.
Fez has produced 38 footballers in our database, including Youssef En-Nesyri, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti and Rachid Azzouzi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2001 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 30 (match)
- Club career
- 1996–2011 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 6: Morocco, France, Switzerland, Portugal, Netherlands and United Arab Emirates
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (48 in 228)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 46% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Maghreb of Fez (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Yaya Touré, Luca Zidane and Javier Balboa (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1997 | Maghreb of Fez |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 1997–1999 |  AJ Auxerre |
Ligue 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 |  Neuchâtel Xamax FCS |
Challenge League | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 |  C.S. Marítimo |
Primeira Liga | 2 | 0 |
| 2000–2004 | Willem II | Eredivisie | 85 | 19 |
| 2004–2006 | AZ Alkmaar | Eredivisie | 48 | 10 |
| 2006–2009 | FC Porto |
Primeira Liga | 36 | 7 |
| 2007 | RKC Waalwijk | Eerste Divisie | 9 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 |  Ajman Club |
UAE Pro League | 25 | 3 |
| 2010–2011 | Maghreb of Fez |
Botola Pro 1 | 12 | 9 |
| Total | 228 | 48 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Morocco U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
| 2001–2008 | Morocco |
Senior | 21 | 7 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 Jan 2008 | Namibia 1–5 Morocco | 40 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 7 Jun 2008 | Mauritania 1–4 Morocco | 8 | 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 Sektioui?
Tarik Sektioui was born on 13 May 1977, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Tarik Sektioui born?
Tarik Sektioui was born in Fez, Morocco.
Which national team does Tarik Sektioui play for?
Tarik Sektioui played international football for Morocco. He has 21 caps and 7 goals on record.
Which clubs has Tarik Sektioui played for?
Tarik Sektioui's recorded clubs are Maghreb of Fez, AJ Auxerre, Neuchâtel Xamax FCS, C.S. Marítimo, Willem II, AZ Alkmaar, FC Porto, RKC Waalwijk and Ajman Club.
How tall is Tarik Sektioui?
Tarik Sektioui is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Tarik Sektioui play?
Tarik Sektioui played as a wing half.
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