Tariq Chihab (Arabic: طارق شهاب, born 22 November 1975) is a retired Moroccan footballer.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tariq Chihab | ||
| Date of birth | 22 November 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Kenitra, Morocco | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1993–2000 | Chabab Mohammedia | ||
| 2000–2004 | FC Zürich | 99 | (8) |
| 2004–2006 | Grasshopper | 51 | (4) |
| 2006–2007 | FC Sion | 15 | (0) |
| 2007–2009 | Neuchâtel Xamax | 56 | (8) |
| 2009–2010 | FC Sion | 20 | (2) |
| 2010–2014 | FC Saxon Sports | ||
| International career | |||
| 2002–2005 | Morocco | 18 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editAfter leaving Moroccan club SC Chabab Mohammedia, Chihab began his Swiss career at FC Zürich. Chihab proved proficient across the field for Zürich, playing offensive and defensive midfield, supporting striker and dedicated defender. At the end of his contract, Chihab was contracted by FC Zürich rival Grasshopper Zürich, where he was placed in a more fixed defensive role. Over the 2006 summer break, Chihab transferred to FC Sion and back into the role of midfielder. In the 2007 summer he signed a one-year contract with Neuchâtel Xamax
National team
editHis appearances for Morocco include the 2004 African Cup of Nations, friendly matches in 2002 and 2004, and 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Malawi.
References
edit- ^ "Tariq Chihab Player Profile - ESPN FC". ESPN. Archived from the original on 20 July 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
External links
edit- Tariq Chihab at National-Football-Teams.com
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