Ali Maamar


Ali Maamar is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Belgian Pro League club Anderlecht. Born in Belgium, he is a youth international for Morocco.

Professional career

Maamar is a product of the youth academies of the Belgian clubs Anderlecht, Lierse, and Mechelen before returning to Anderlecht in 2019 to finish his development. He starting playing with RSCA Futures in 2022, and on 3 May 2024 signed his first professional contract with Anderlecht until 2026. He made his senior debut with Anderlecht in a 3–0 Belgian Pro League loss to Club Brugge on 12 January 2025. On 16 January 2025, he extended his contract with Anderlecht until 2028.

International career

Born in Belgium, Maamar is of Moroccan descent and holds dual Belgian-Moroccan citizenship. He made one appearance for the Belgium U17s in 2021. He was called up to the Morocco U20 in their winning campaign at the 2024 UNAF U-20 Tournament. He made the final Morocco U20 squad for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.,In which they emerged champion by beating the Argentine National Team 2-0

Honours

;Morocco U20