Amadou Moutari
Tidjani Amadou Moutari Kalala ⓘ (born 19 January 1994) is a Nigerien professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Jordanian Pro League club Al-Faisaly.
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 | Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco | 52 |  Zambia |
1–0 | 2–1 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Amadou Moutari". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Amadou Moutari at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ^ "В украинской Премьер-лиге появился первый футболист из Нигера" (in Russian). Sport.lb.ua. 9 January 2014. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
- ^ ""Анжи" подписал контракты с семью игроками" (in Russian). FC Anzhi Makhachkala. 2 July 2014. Archived from the original on 6 July 2017. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
- ^ "Moutari aláírt!" (in Hungarian). Ferencvarosi TC. 25 January 2017. Archived from the original on 27 January 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ^ "Amadou távozik" (in Hungarian). Ferencvarosi TC. 14 February 2019. Archived from the original on 17 February 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ "Honvéd: megvan az első nyári igazolás, Moutari érkezik – hivatalos" (in Hungarian). Nemzeti Sport. 29 May 2019. Archived from the original on 29 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "العين يضم موتاري". 10 October 2020. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ "الجناح الدولي أمادو موتاري فيحاوياً حتى 2023". Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "القادسية يضم أبو شرارة والفهمي والنيجري موتاري". Archived from the original on 1 September 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ "إدارة النادي تقرر إنهاء عقود عدد من اللاعبين بالتراضي بين الطرفين".
- ^ "الفيصلي يكشف هوية محترفه الجديد". kooora.com (in Arabic). Kooora. 6 September 2024.
- ^ "Niger's Amadou Moutari leaves Gabon with broken leg". BBC Sport. 24 January 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
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