Yacouba Ali
Nigerien footballer
Niger
Midfielder
Yacouba Ali: profile
Yacouba Ali (born 6 April 1992 in Niamey, Niger) is a former Nigerien footballer who played as a midfielder.
Ali made the step into senior football with AS Police in 2004. He played for 3 clubs in 3 countries since 2004. His most appearances came at USM Alger (2013), where he made 1 appearance and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 1 appearance and 0 goals.
At international level, Ali represented Niger (2012–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Gabon on 15 June 2013 (World Cup Qualification).
Niamey has produced 37 footballers in our database, including Moussa Maâzou, Olivier Bonnes and Boubacar Talatou.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2010 | AS Police |
Niger Premier League | – | – |
| 2010–2013 |  Africa Sports d'Abidjan |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2013 |  USM Alger |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014– | AS Police |
Niger Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– | Niger |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Jun 2013 | Gabon 4–1 Niger | 14 | 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 Yacouba Ali?
Yacouba Ali was born on 6 April 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Yacouba Ali born?
Yacouba Ali was born in Niamey, Niger.
Which national team does Yacouba Ali play for?
Yacouba Ali played international football for Niger.
Which clubs has Yacouba Ali played for?
Yacouba Ali's recorded clubs are AS Police, Africa Sports d'Abidjan and USM Alger.
What position does Yacouba Ali play?
Yacouba Ali played as a midfielder.
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