Biography
Who is Ali Maâloul?
Early Career in Tunisia
Ali Maâloul started his football path with his hometown club CS Sfaxien. He became the team captain starting from the 2014 to 2015 season. During the 2015 to 2016 season, he finished as the top scorer in the league by netting 14 goals in 20 matches. This performance set a record for a defender in the competition, as no other defender had scored more than nine goals in a single season. Unusually for a left-back, he wore the number 10 shirt while playing for CS Sfaxien.
His early success brought several titles with the club. He won the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 in the 2012 to 2013 season. He also lifted the CAF Confederation Cup in 2013 and the North African Cup Winners Cup in 2009. After building a strong reputation in his home country, he prepared for a major transfer abroad.
Success with Al Ahly
In July 2016, Ali signed a four-year contract with the Egyptian club Al Ahly. He quickly established himself as a key player for the Egyptian giants, helping the team conquer numerous domestic and continental tournaments. His trophy haul with Al Ahly includes multiple Egyptian Premier League titles, Egypt Cups, and Egyptian Super Cups.
In addition to domestic success, he won the CAF Champions League several times with Al Ahly. He also triumphed in the CAF Super Cup and played in the FIFA Club World Cup, where he finished as a top goalscorer in the 2023 tournament. After nine years away from his initial club, he rejoined CS Sfaxien in August 2025.
International Career
Ali made his debut for the Tunisia national football team in July 2013 during a match against Morocco. He represented his country in multiple editions of the Africa Cup of Nations, playing in the 2015 and 2017 tournaments where Tunisia reached the quarter-finals on both occasions.
He also played in the 2016 African Nations Championship and represented Tunisia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, featuring in matches against England and Belgium. At the regional level, he helped Tunisia finish as the runner-up in the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup and won the Kirin Cup Soccer in 2022.
Player Height and Profile
Ali stands at a height of 175 centimeters. He primarily operates as a left-back on the football pitch and represents the Tunisia men's national football team. Throughout his career, he has earned individual accolades such as the CAF Team of the Year honor in 2017.
Birthday and age
Ali Maâloul was born on January 1, 1990, which makes Ali 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Ali shares the date with 79 other famous people.
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