Youssouf Hadji: profile
Youssouf Hadji (born 25 February 1980 in Ifrane Atlas-Saghir, Morocco) is a former Moroccan footballer who played as a forward.
Hadji made the step into senior football with A.S. Nancy-Lorraine in 1998. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 1998. The busiest spell of his career was at A.S. Nancy-Lorraine (2007–2011): 131 appearances and 39 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 358 appearances and 74 goals.
At international level, Hadji represented Morocco (2003–2012), earning 64 caps and scoring 16 goals. Our match database lists 9 of his international goals; the first came against Nigeria on 27 January 2004 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Eligibility explained: Why does Youssouf Hadji play for Morocco?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 2004 – aged 23 (match)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Qatar and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (74 in 358)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 61% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- A.S. Nancy-Lorraine (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ismaïla Sarr, Younès Belhanda and Krepin Diatta (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2003 |  A.S. Nancy-Lorraine |
Ligue 2 | 95 | 13 |
| 2003–2005 | SC Bastia |
Ligue 2 | 62 | 13 |
| 2005–2007 | Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | 34 | 3 |
| 2007–2011 | A.S. Nancy-Lorraine |
Ligue 2 | 131 | 39 |
| 2011–2012 | Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | 23 | 6 |
| 2012–2013 |  Al-Arabi SC |
Qatar Stars League | 7 | 0 |
| 2013–2014 |  Elazığspor |
TFF Second League | 6 | 0 |
| 2014– | A.S. Nancy-Lorraine |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| Total | 358 | 74 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2012 |  Morocco |
Senior | 64 | 16 |
International goals (9)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 Jan 2004 | Nigeria 0–1 Morocco | 77 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 8 Feb 2004 | Morocco 3–1 Algeria | 113 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 11 Feb 2004 | Morocco 4–0 Mali | 80 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 9 Feb 2005 | Morocco 5–1 Kenya | 81 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 26 Mar 2005 | Morocco 1–0 Guinea | 62 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 4 Jun 2005 | Morocco 4–1 Malawi | 21 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 4 Jun 2005 | Morocco 4–1 Malawi | 75 | World Cup Qualification |
| 8 | 11 Oct 2008 | Morocco 4–1 Mauritania | 56 | World Cup Qualification |
| 9 | 11 Oct 2008 | Morocco 4–1 Mauritania | 60 | 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 Youssouf Hadji?
Youssouf Hadji was born on 25 February 1980, which makes him 46 years old.
Where was Youssouf Hadji born?
Youssouf Hadji was born in Ifrane Atlas-Saghir, Morocco.
Which national team does Youssouf Hadji play for?
Youssouf Hadji played international football for Morocco. He has 64 caps and 16 goals on record.
Which clubs has Youssouf Hadji played for?
Youssouf Hadji's recorded clubs are A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, SC Bastia, Stade Rennais F.C., Al-Arabi SC and Elazığspor.
How tall is Youssouf Hadji?
Youssouf Hadji is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Youssouf Hadji play?
Youssouf Hadji played as a forward.
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