Ahmed Kantari
Moroccan and French footballer
About Ahmed Kantari
Born 1985. Ahmed Kantari is a French and Moroccan association football player and association football coach.
Ahmed Kantari (born 28 June 1985) is a professional football coach and a former player who played as a centre-back. Born in France, he represented Morocco at international level.
Club career After a ten-year career playing in France with various clubs, Kantari signed with Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.
He was released by Toronto on 13 January 2016.
In late January 2019, at the age of 33, Kantari ended his professional career.
International career Kantari played for Morocco participating in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.
Coaching career On 26 November 2024, Valenciennes announced that Kantari was suspended as head coach of the club.
On 10 December 2025, he became head coach of Nantes.
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Who is Ahmed Kantari?
Moroccan and French footballer
When was Ahmed Kantari born?
Ahmed Kantari was born on 28 June 1985 in Blois.
What is Ahmed Kantari's occupation?
Ahmed Kantari is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Ahmed Kantari?
Ahmed Kantari is French and Moroccan.
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Chicago: "Ahmed Kantari." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ahmed-kantari/.
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