Ali Maâloul
Date of Birth: January 1, 1990 (age 34)
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Ali Maâloul
- Date of Birth: January 1, 1990 (age 34)
- Place of Birth: Sfax, Tunisia
- Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
- Position: Left-back
- Nationality: Tunisian
- Current Club: Al Ahly SC
- Shirt Number: 21
Youth Career:
- 2001–2009: CS Sfaxien
Senior Career:
- 2009–2016: CS Sfaxien (157 appearances, 31 goals)
- 2016–Present: Al Ahly SC (157 appearances, 35 goals)
National Team:
- 2011–2013: Tunisia U23 (4 appearances, 1 goal)
- 2013–Present: Tunisia National Team (84 appearances, 3 goals)
Career Overview:
CS Sfaxien
Ali Maâloul began his football journey in the youth academy of CS Sfaxien. He joined the senior team in 2009 and gradually earned his spot in the starting lineup. His exceptional set-piece ability and attacking qualities made him a key player for the team and the Tunisian national squad. In the 2015–16 season, Maâloul became the top scorer in the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 with 14 goals, a record for a defender in the league.
Al Ahly SC
On July 25, 2016, Ali Maâloul signed with Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC on a four-year deal worth $750,000. Since joining, he has become an integral part of the team, contributing to multiple league and continental titles.
International Career:
Ali Maâloul made his debut for Tunisia's Olympic team on April 9, 2011, in a qualifying match for the 2012 Summer Olympics against Malawi. His senior national team debut came on July 6, 2013, against Morocco during the 2014 African Nations Championship qualifiers.
He has represented Tunisia in multiple major tournaments, including:
- Africa Cup of Nations (2015, 2017): Played in both tournaments, reaching the quarter-finals on both occasions.
- FIFA World Cup (2018): Played in two matches, against England and Belgium.
Maâloul also participated in the 2016 African Nations Championship, playing three matches before Tunisia was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Mali.
Club Statistics:
| Club | Season | League | Goals | Cup | Goals | International | Goals | Other | Goals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS Sfaxien | 2009–2016 | 157 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 157 |
| Al Ahly SC | 2016–Present | 157 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 157 |
Honours:
With CS Sfaxien:
- Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1: 2012–13
- CAF Confederation Cup: 2013
With Al Ahly SC:
- Egyptian Premier League: 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2022–23
- Egypt Cup: 2016–17, 2019–20, 2022–23
- Egyptian Super Cup: 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
- CAF Champions League: 2019–20, 2020–21, 2022–23
- CAF Super Cup: 2021 (May), 2021 (December)
Individual Awards:
- Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 Top Scorer: 2015–16
- Best Foreign Player in the Egyptian Premier League: 2018–19
Ali Maâloul is renowned for his leadership, technical abilities, and offensive contribution as a defender. His set-piece prowess and consistency have made him a standout figure in both club and international football.