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Khalid Boulahrouz is listed as an association football player and association football coach. Khalid Boulahrouz was born in Maassluis, South Holland, Netherlands on December 28, 1981. The age as of 2026 is 44. The listed height is 183 cm.
My Take
Khalid Boulahrouz fascinates me precisely because defenders rarely get their due. Nicknamed The Cannibal for the way he devoured opposing attackers, he was far more than brute force; his tackling, technique, and versatility carried him through the top flights of six different countries. That nomadic, hard-edged career speaks to a player who adapted constantly and never coasted. In an era obsessed with goalscorers, I think the destructive, intelligent defender deserves more celebration, and Boulahrouz is a fine example of the craft. His move into coaching feels like a natural extension of a mind that always read the game.
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- Name (English)
- Khalid Boulahrouz
- Name (Japanese)
- ハリド・ブラールズ
- Reading
- はりど・ぶらーるず
- Born
- December 28, 1981 (age 44)
- Origin
- Maassluis, South Holland, Netherlands
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Khalid Boulahrouz born?
Khalid Boulahrouz was born on December 28, 1981 and is 44 years old.
Where is Khalid Boulahrouz from?
Khalid Boulahrouz is from Maassluis, South Holland, Netherlands.
What does Khalid Boulahrouz do?
Khalid Boulahrouz works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Khalid Boulahrouz?
Khalid Boulahrouz is 183 cm tall.
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