19 Facts About Nabil Dirar

Nabil Dirar's performances drew the attention of many clubs, including Westerlo, which won the race against other clubs to sign him, contracting him for three years effective 1 July 2006.

The next day after signing for Club Brugge, Nabil Dirar joined the squad, alongside Joseph Akpala and Ronald Vargas.

Nabil Dirar stayed at the club, while changes had been made, with manager Mathijssen replaced by Adrie Koster and Nabil Dirar being forced to compete with new signing Ivan Perisic in the starting lineup.

Around the same time, Nabil Dirar was suspended by the club and was sent to the reserve team after being late for training.

Nabil Dirar was involved in altercation with the club captain Stijn Stijnen in training.

Nabil Dirar was ordered by manager Koster to leave the pitch to avoid aggravating the situation.

Nabil Dirar suffered a calf injury during a Champions League match against Tottenham Hotspur, which kept him sidelined for six weeks.

Nabil Dirar suffered an injury during a warm-up prior to a Champions League match against Juventus, keeping him out for the remainder of the season.

The club went on to win the league for the first time since 2000 and Nabil Dirar was among three players who won both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 in the past four seasons.

In May 2017, Nabil Dirar expressed desire to leave Monaco to seek new adventure.

On 3 September 2021, Nabil Dirar joined Kasimpasa as a free agent, on a one-year contract.

On 9 September 2022, Nabil Dirar signed on a free transfer with Moroccan club Chabab Mohammedia, on a 1-year contract.

However, Nabil Dirar was presented in Luxembourg's FC Schifflange 95 half a year later.

Nabil Dirar holds both Belgian and Moroccan nationalities, making him eligible to play for either national team.

Nabil Dirar initially announced his intention to play for the Belgium national football team after he decided to decline Morocco's offer.

Nabil Dirar later revealed that he did not get on with then Morocco Manager Roger Lemerre, saying Lemerre treated him like a dog.

Nabil Dirar expressed his past dislike for school, having revealed that he skipped school and exams.

In September 2012, Nabil Dirar was fined and lost his driver's license for about fifteen days after he parked his car in the bike path prior to his departure to AS Monaco.

In 2012, Nabil Dirar became a father when his wife gave birth to a daughter, Layana, which led him to cancel his international commitment to Morocco.