Youssef Safri
Moroccan footballer
Morocco
Midfielder
Youssef Safri: profile
Youssef Safri (born 3 January 1977 in Casablanca, Morocco) is a former Moroccan footballer who played as a midfielder.
Safri started out at Raja Club Athletic in 1996. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 1996 and 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at Coventry City F.C. (2001–2004): 91 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 328 appearances and 18 goals.
At international level, Safri represented Morocco (2000–2009). Our match database lists 6 of his international goals; the first came against South Africa on 4 February 2004 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Casablanca has produced 213 footballers in our database, including Azzedine Ounahi, Soufiane Rahimi and Ayoub El Kaabi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 2004 – aged 27 (match)
- Club career
- 1996–2013 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Morocco, United Kingdom and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (18 in 328)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 46% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Qatar SC (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Habib Diarra, Fodé Ballo-Touré and Carlos Baleba (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2001 | Raja Club Athletic |
Botola Pro 1 | 27 | 6 |
| 2001–2004 |  Coventry City F.C. |
Premier League | 91 | 1 |
| 2004–2007 | Norwich City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 83 | 3 |
| 2007–2008 | Southampton F.C. |
EFL Championship | 37 | 0 |
| 2008–2013 |  Qatar SC |
Qatar Stars League | 90 | 8 |
| Total | 328 | 18 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2009 | Morocco |
Senior | – | 9 |
International goals (6)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 Feb 2004 | Morocco 1–1 South Africa | 38 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 5 Jun 2004 | Malawi 1–1 Morocco | 25 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 7 Jun 2008 | Mauritania 1–4 Morocco | 59 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 14 Jun 2008 | Rwanda 3–1 Morocco | 80 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 21 Jun 2008 | Morocco 2–0 Rwanda | 11 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 11 Oct 2008 | Morocco 4–1 Mauritania | 35 (pen) | 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 Safri?
Youssef Safri was born on 3 January 1977, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Youssef Safri born?
Youssef Safri was born in Casablanca, Morocco.
Which national team does Youssef Safri play for?
Youssef Safri played international football for Morocco.
Which clubs has Youssef Safri played for?
Youssef Safri's recorded clubs are Raja Club Athletic, Coventry City F.C., Norwich City F.C., Southampton F.C. and Qatar SC.
How tall is Youssef Safri?
Youssef Safri is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Youssef Safri play?
Youssef Safri played as a midfielder.
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