10 Facts About Noureddine Naybet

Noureddine Naybet is a Moroccan former professional footballer who played as a central defender.

Noureddine Naybet played in Spain for Deportivo de La Coruna and in Portugal for Sporting CP, as well as in France for FC Nantes and in England for Tottenham Hotspur.

Noureddine Naybet is considered one of the best defenders in La Liga of his generation.

Noureddine Naybet was named the 44th greatest African player of all time by the African football expert Ed Dove.

Noureddine Naybet played a record 115 matches for the Morocco national team scoring four goals, representing the country in two World Cups and six Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.

Noureddine Naybet began his professional career playing for Wydad, being part of the squads that won three Botola championships as well as the 1992 edition of the CAF Champions League.

Noureddine Naybet spent most of his 17-year professional career with Deportivo La Coruna, appearing in 284 competitive games and winning four major titles, including the 2000 national championship.

Noureddine Naybet proceeded to appear for his country in two FIFA World Cups, playing two games in 1994 and three in 1998 as both editions ended in group stage elimination.

Noureddine Naybet played all six contests in the 2004 African Cup of Nations, helping the Atlas Lions finish second in Tunisia.

Noureddine Naybet was a well-rounded centre-back who boasted all of the physical attributes as well as the mental attributes to excel in the heart of the defence for major European sides.