Mehdi Méniri (; born 29 June 1977) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender. Born in France, he represented Algeria at international level.
Club career Born in Metz, Méniri first played senior football for AS Nancy. He moved on to Troyes AC, with whom he played in the UEFA Cup after helping them become one of the winners of the 2001 UEFA Intertoto Cup, and in the summer of 2003 he finally went to play for FC Metz.
After three seasons with FC Metz he signed with SC Bastia in Ligue 2. At the end of the 2007–08 season, he was loaned out to Qatari club Al Khor for three months. He returned to Bastia after his loan spell.
On 31 March 2010, Méniri signed a season-long contract with Al Dhafra Club.
On 16 September 2010, it was announced that Meniri was joining French amateur side CSO Amnéville.Méniri vers Amnéville
International career Méniri made his debut for the Algeria national team in a friendly against Bulgaria on 14 November 2000.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsAlgeria200020200140200200200300200410200510200650200762200830Total223
Scores and results list Algeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Méniri goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Mehdi MéniriNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition17 February 2007Stade 5 Juillet 1962, Algiers, Algeria2–12–1Friendly224 March 2007Stade 5 Juillet 1962, Algiers, Algeria2–02–02008 African Cup of Nations (qualification)
Honours Troyes UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2001
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