Munir Mohand Mohamedi is a professional Moroccan footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
He was awarded the Officer of the Order of the Throne for his contributions to football.
He joined Málaga CF in 2018, continuing his career in Spain's second division.
Biography
Early Life
Munir Mohand Mohamedi, known simply as Munir, is a Moroccan footballer born in Melilla. He began his football journey in youth teams, notably with CG Goyu-Ryu and AD Ceuta, where he made his senior debut with the reserves. His early career laid the foundation for his future as a professional goalkeeper.
Career
Munir's professional career took off when he joined UD Melilla in 2009, initially playing for the reserves before being promoted to the main squad. He became a key player for the team, eventually signing with CD Numancia in 2014, where he made his professional debut in the Copa del Rey. After a successful stint, he moved to Málaga CF in 2018, followed by a period in Turkey with Hatayspor. In 2022, he signed with Al Wehda FC in Saudi Arabia, continuing to showcase his skills on the international stage.
On the international front, Munir switched allegiance to the Moroccan national team in 2014. He made his debut in a friendly against Uruguay and went on to represent Morocco in several major tournaments, including the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup. Notably, he played a crucial role in Morocco's historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, marking a significant achievement for African football.
Legacy
Munir's contributions to football have been recognized with various honors, including the Ricardo Zamora Trophy for the best goalkeeper in the Segunda División and multiple accolades with the Moroccan national team. His career continues to inspire many young athletes, and he remains a prominent figure in Moroccan football, recently winning the Olympic bronze medal in 2024 and contributing to Morocco's record-breaking winning streak in international football.
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Career & Clubs
Born in Melilla, Munir played youth football with CG Goyu-Ryu and AD Ceuta, and made his debut as a senior with the latter's reserves in the regional leagues. On 29 January 2009 he moved to another reserve team, UD Almería B from Tercera División, but appeared sparingly and was subsequently released. Munir joined UD Melilla in summer 2009, initially being assigned to the reserves and being definitely promoted to the main squad in the Segunda División B the following year. He acted mainly as a backup to Pedro Dorronsoro in his first two seasons at the club, becoming a starter afterwards. On 17 June 2014, Munir signed a two-year contract with Segunda División side CD Numancia. On 10 September he made his professional debut, starting in a 1–1 away draw against CD Leganés in the second round of the Copa del Rey and also saving two penalties during the shootout. Munir made his debut in the second tier on 19 October 2014, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–0 loss at UD Las Palmas. He was first choice for the remainder of the campaign, overtaking Biel Ribas. Munir left the Soria team at the end of 2017–18, after losing his starting spot to Aitor Fernández. On 19 July 2018, he joined Málaga CF also in the second division. From 2020 to 2022, Munir competed in the Turkish Süper Lig with Hatayspor. On 10 June 2022, he agreed to a two-year deal at Saudi Arabian club Al Wehda FC. On 2 July 2024, RS Berkane announced the signing of Munir on a two-year contract. In his debut season, he…
Having Moroccan-Riffian heritage, Munir switched his allegiance to its national team in 2014. On 9 March 2015, he was called up by manager Ezzaki Badou for a friendly against Uruguay to be held late in the month, and made his debut by starting in the 1–0 loss. On 29 December 2016, Munir was included in Hervé Renard's 23-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, and started the whole tournament ahead of Yassine Bounou. He was also selected to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, making his first appearance in the World Cup on 15 June in the 1–0 group stage defeat to Iran. Munir was also selected for the 2019 and 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2022 World Cup. After starter Bounou fell ill shortly before the start of the group-stage fixture against Belgium in the latter tournament, he replaced him and eventually contributed to a 2–0 win in Doha; he and his teammates made history and became the first African nation ever to reach the semi-finals of the competition. Munir was amongst the 27 players picked by coach Walid Regragui for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He also made the squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris as an overage player, playing all the minutes and winning the bronze medal. In October 2025, Munir's Morocco broke the world record for the longest winning streak in international football, surpassing Spain's previous mark of 15 consecutive victories; with a 1–0 win over Congo in Rabat, they extended their unbeaten run to 16 in all competitions, including…
- Club
- Hatayspor (2020–2022)
- Club
- Al Wehda FC (2022–)
- National team
- Morocco
- Club
- Club Deportivo Numancia de Soria (2014–2018)
- Club
- AD Ceuta (2008–2009)
- Club
- UD Almería B (2009–2010)
- Club
- UD Melilla (2010–2014)
- Club
- Morocco men's national football team (2015–)
- Club
- Málaga CF (2018–2020)
Trophies & Awards
- Award
- Officer of the Order of the Throne
Legacy
Al Wehda
King's Cup runner-up: 2022–23 RS Berkane
Botola Pro: 2024–25 CAF Confederation Cup: 2024–25 Moroccan Throne Cup runner-up: 2024–25 CAF Super Cup runner-up: 2025 Morocco Olympic
Olympic Bronze Medal: 2024 Morocco
Africa Cup of Nations: 2025 Individual
Ricardo Zamora Trophy: 2019–20 Segunda División Segunda División Player of the Month: September 2018 Botola Pro Best Goalkeeper: 2024–25 Botola Pro Team of the Season: 2024–25 CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage Best XI: 2024–25 UMFP Best Moroccan Goalkeeper: 2024–25 Orders
Order of the Throne: 2022
Clubs
- Morocco men's national football team2015current
- Al Wehda FC2022current
- AD Ceuta2008–2009
- UD Almería B2009–2010
- UD Melilla2010–2014
- Club Deportivo Numancia de Soria2014–2018
- Málaga CF2018–2020
- Hatayspor2020–2022
Played together with
Aaron BoupendzaHatayspor · 2020–2021- Aarón EscandellMálaga CF · 2012–2014
- Aarón EscandellMálaga CF · 2013–2017
Abdel AbqarMálaga CF- Abdulaziz KhathranAl Wehda FC · 2009–2011
Abdulelah Al-AmriAl Wehda FC · 2018–2019- Abdulellah Al-MalkiAl Wehda FC · 2015–2019
- Abdullah Al-HafithAl Wehda FC · 2020
Abdullah Al-SudairyAl Wehda FC · 2016–2017
Adalberto PeñarandaMálaga CF
Adnane TighadouiniMálaga CF · 2015–2016
Adriano Ferreira MartinsMálaga CF · 2008–2008
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Identifiers & aliases
Munir El Kajoui, known as Munir, is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
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