Amadou Moutari
Nigerien footballer
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Tidjani Amadou Moutari Kalala ⓘ (born 19 January 1994) is a Nigerien professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Iraqi club Al-Naft.
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Moutari with Anzhi in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tidjani Amadou Moutari Kalala[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 19 January 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Arlit, Niger | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al-Naft | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2012 | Akokana | 10 | (3) |
| 2012–2014 | Le Mans B | 5 | (0) |
| 2014 | Metalurh Donetsk | 6 | (0) |
| 2014–2017 | Anzhi Makhachkala | 50 | (6) |
| 2017–2019 | Ferencváros | 40 | (8) |
| 2019 | Mezőkövesd | 10 | (3) |
| 2019–2020 | Budapest Honvéd | 30 | (4) |
| 2020–2021 | Al-Ain | 28 | (7) |
| 2021–2022 | Al-Fayha | 26 | (2) |
| 2022–2023 | Al-Qadsiah | 14 | (1) |
| 2023 | Tuzlaspor | 7 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Al-Sahel | ||
| 2024–2025 | Al-Faisaly | 19 | (6) |
| 2025– | Al-Naft | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2012– | Niger | 52 | (3) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 2 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 21 November 2023 | |||
Club career
Born in Arlit, Moutari spent his early career in Niger and France for Akokana and Le Mans B.[1][2]
In January 2014, Moutari signed for Metalurh Donetsk in the Ukrainian Premier League, thus becoming the first Nigerien to play in that league.[3]
In July, Moutari signed a four-year contract with Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala.[4]
On 25 January 2017, Moutari signed a contract with Hungarian club Ferencváros.[5]
On 13 February 2019, Moutari signed a contract with Hungarian club Mezőkövesd.[6]
On 29 May, Moutari signed a contract with Hungarian club Budapest Honvéd.[7]
On 10 October 2020, Moutari signed a contract with Saudi club Al-Ain.[8]
On 31 August 2021, Moutari signed a two-year contract with Saudi club Al-Fayha.[9]
On 31 August 2022, Moutari signed a contract with Saudi club Al-Qadsiah.[10] On 31 January 2023, Moutari was released by Al-Qadsiah.[11]
On 6 September 2024, Moutari signed a contract with Jordanian Pro League club Al-Faisaly.[12]
International career
He made his international debut for Niger in 2012,[1] and while competing at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations broke his leg in a match against Gabon.[13]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 27 June 2020
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Akokana | 2011–12[1] | Niger Premier League | 10 | 3 | – | – | – | – | 10 | 3 |
| Le Mans B | 2011–12[2] | CFA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012–13[2] | CFA | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metalurh Donetsk | 2013–14[2] | Ukrainian Premier League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Anzhi Makhachkala | 2014–15[2] | Russian Football National League | 29 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 7 |
| 2015–16[2] | Russian Premier League | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |
| 2016–17[2] | Russian Premier League | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | |
| Total | 50 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 57 | 8 | ||
| Ferencváros | 2016–17[2] | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 7 |
| 2017–18[2] | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 26 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 5 | |
| Total | 40 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 53 | 12 | ||
| Mezőkövesd | 2018–19[2] | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 10 | 3 | 4 | 0 | – | – | 14 | 3 |
| Budapest Honvéd | 2019–20[2] | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 30 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 42 | 5 |
| Career total | 155 | 24 | 26 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 190 | 31 | ||
International
- As of match played 21 November 2023[1]
| Niger | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | |
| Total | 52 | 3 |
International goals
- As of match played 21 November 2023[2]
- Niger score listed first, score column indicates score after each Moutari goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 March 2019 | Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey, Niger | 20 |  Egypt | 1–1 | 1–1 | 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 2 | 22 August 2021 | Al Maktoum Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 37 |  Sudan | 2–0 | 2–1 | Friendly |
| 3 | 21 November 2023 | Marrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh, Morocco | 52 |  Zambia | 1–0 | 2–1 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |