Youssef El-Arabi

Moroccan footballer

Morocco Forward G.S. Marko Nationality explained

39Age

47Int'l caps

16Int'l goals

9Clubs

489Club apps

244Club goals

183Height (cm)

Youssef El-Arabi: profile

Youssef El-Arabi (born 3 February 1987 in Caen, France) is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a forward for G.S. Marko.

El-Arabi made the step into senior football with USON Mondeville in 2005. He has played for 9 clubs in 6 countries since 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at Olympiacos F.C. (2019–2024): 148 appearances and 68 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 489 appearances and 244 goals.

At international level, El-Arabi has represented Morocco (2010–2021), earning 47 caps and scoring 16 goals. Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Cape Verde on 23 January 2013 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Caen has produced 8 footballers in our database, including Elliot Grandin, Azzeddine Toufiqui and Brandon Agounon.

Eligibility explained: Why does Youssef El-Arabi play for Morocco?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2010 (aged about 23)
First international goal: 2013 – aged 25 (match)
Club career: 2005–present (22 seasons)
Countries played in: 6: France, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Qatar, Greece and Cyprus
Club goals per game: 0.50 (244 in 489)
Height: 183 cm — taller than 61% of Moroccan internationals on record
Latest move: G.S. Marko (2026)
Shares a birthday with: Devis Epassy, Adama Traoré and Jordan Ikoko (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2005–2007	USON Mondeville	Championnat National 3	–	–
2008–2011	Stade Malherbe Caen	Ligue 3	75	28
2011–2012	Al Hilal SFC	Saudi Pro League	21	12
2012–2016	Granada CF	LaLiga 2	130	44
2016–2019	Al-Duhail SC	Qatar Stars League	60	76
2019–2024	Olympiacos F.C.	Super League Greece	148	68
2024–2025	APOEL F.C.	Cypriot First Division	31	13
2025–2026	FC Nantes	Ligue 2	24	3
2026–	G.S. Marko	Super League Greece 2	–	–
	Total		489	244

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2010–2021	Morocco	Senior	47	16

International goals (5)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	23 Jan 2013	Morocco 1–1 Cape Verde	78	Africa Cup of Nations
2	24 Mar 2013	Tanzania 3–1 Morocco	90	World Cup Qualification
3	8 Jun 2013	Morocco 2–1 Tanzania	51	World Cup Qualification
4	7 Sep 2013	Ivory Coast 1–1 Morocco	52	World Cup Qualification
5	12 Nov 2015	Morocco 2–0 Equatorial Guinea	30	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 Youssef El-Arabi?

Youssef El-Arabi was born on 3 February 1987, which makes him 39 years old.

Where was Youssef El-Arabi born?

Youssef El-Arabi was born in Caen, France.

Which national team does Youssef El-Arabi play for?

Youssef El-Arabi plays international football for Morocco. He has 47 caps and 16 goals on record.

Which clubs has Youssef El-Arabi played for?

Youssef El-Arabi's recorded clubs are USON Mondeville, Stade Malherbe Caen, Al Hilal SFC, Granada CF, Al-Duhail SC, Olympiacos F.C., APOEL F.C., FC Nantes and G.S. Marko.

What team does Youssef El-Arabi play for now?

According to the latest data, Youssef El-Arabi plays for G.S. Marko.

How tall is Youssef El-Arabi?

Youssef El-Arabi is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.

What position does Youssef El-Arabi play?

Youssef El-Arabi plays as a forward.