Abderrahmane Mssassi
Moroccan footballer (born 1985)
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Abderrahmane Mssassi (born 24 March 1985) is a Moroccan former professional footballer who played as a defender.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Abderrahmane Mssassi | ||
| Date of birth | 24 March 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Fez, Morocco | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2007 | Maghreb de Fès | ||
| 2007–2010 | FAR Rabat | 12 | (1) |
| 2010–2012 | Wydad Casablanca | 18 | (1) |
| 2012–2014 | Maghreb de Fès | 14 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2003–2005 | Morocco U20 | 9 | (0) |
| 2006–2008 | Morocco U23 | 7 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Mssassi spotted by scouts from Maghreb de Fès during a youth tournament. He played at all youth levels until 2004 when he made his first-team debut. In August 2006, he went on trial with Scottish club Dundee United, but ultimately failed to win a contract.[1]
During the 2007 summer transfer window, he was signed by FAR Rabat. In July 2010, he signed a three-year contract with Wydad Casablanca.[2] Then he returned to his first club Maghreb de Fès in 2012.[3]
Mssassi joined Wydad from FAR Rabat in the summer of 2010.[4] In May 2011, Abderahmane Msassi was given a six match ban and fined US$15,000 by CAF for spitting at the referee during the game.
International career
Mssassi played for Morocco at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands.[5]
