Youssef Meriana
Moroccan footballer
Morocco
Midfielder
Youssef Meriana: profile
Youssef Meriana (born 13 May 1974 in Marrakech, Morocco) is a former Moroccan footballer who played as a midfielder.
Meriana's senior club career began in 1994 at KACM. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 1994 and 2013. His most appearances came at Willem II (2000–2004), where he made 92 appearances and scored 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 169 appearances and 16 goals.
At international level, Meriana represented Morocco (1998–2002), earning 10 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Marrakech has produced 35 footballers in our database, including Ahmed Bahja, Tahar El Khalej and Lahcen Ouadani.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 24)
- Club career
- 1994–2013 (20 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Morocco and Netherlands
- Club goals per game
- 0.09 (16 in 169)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 57% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- KACM (2006)
- Shares a birthday with
- Yaya Touré, Luca Zidane and Javier Balboa (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–2000 | KACM |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 2000–2004 | Willem II | Eredivisie | 92 | 4 |
| 2004–2006 | Wydad Athletic Club |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 2006–2013 | KACM |
Botola Pro 1 | 77 | 12 |
| Total | 169 | 16 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2002 | Morocco |
Senior | 10 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Youssef Meriana?
Youssef Meriana was born on 13 May 1974, which makes him 52 years old.
Where was Youssef Meriana born?
Youssef Meriana was born in Marrakech, Morocco.
Which national team does Youssef Meriana play for?
Youssef Meriana played international football for Morocco. He has 10 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Youssef Meriana played for?
Youssef Meriana's recorded clubs are KACM, Willem II and Wydad Athletic Club.
How tall is Youssef Meriana?
Youssef Meriana is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Youssef Meriana play?
Youssef Meriana played as a midfielder.
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