Ali Boussaboun

Professional footballer; known for playing

Ali Boussaboun - Professional footballer; known for playing
Born

June 11th, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Morocco

Links & References

Career in professional football spanned various clubs, predominantly concentrating in the Netherlands. Played as a forward and had significant tenures at teams including FC Utrecht and ADO Den Haag. Gained recognition in the Dutch football leagues for contributions on the field and ability to score goals, especially during the early 2000s. Also represented the Moroccan national team, gaining caps in international fixtures. Transitioned into coaching after retiring from professional play, imparting knowledge of the game to aspiring players.

Played for FC Utrecht

Represented Morocco in international matches

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