Mastanabal Kacher


Mastanabal "Masta" Kacher is an Algerian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Valour FC.

Early life

Kacher was born in Azazga, Algeria, before emigrating to Canada with his family at age six.

Club career

FC Montreal

Kacher had been a member of the Montreal Impact's academy since its inception in 2011. In March 2015, it was announced that Kacher would play for FC Montreal, the USL reserve club of the Montreal Impact in their inaugural season. He made his professional debut for the club in a 2–0 defeat to Toronto FC II. Kacher would spend two seasons with FC Montreal before the club ceased operations after the 2016 season, a decision which he would be critical of.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks

On January 17, 2017, it was announced that Kacher had joined Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC of the United Soccer League. Kacher would start every match for the Switchbacks in the 2017 season, scoring 8 goals. It was announced on January 16 that the Switchbacks had brought Kacher back for the 2018 season, but less than a month later on February 12 Kacher was unexpectedly released from the club. Kacher was the only USL player to have started all 32 games during the 2017 season.

Real Monarchs

The same day Kacher was released, he signed with Real Monarchs, the United Soccer League reserve club of Real Salt Lake. In his second game with Real Monarchs, Kacher scored a brace in a 3-1 defeat of Seattle Sounders FC 2. He made 24 league appearances in 2018, scoring three goals. The following season, he made fourteen appearances, scoring one goal.

Saint Louis FC

On July 16, 2019, Kacher made a mid-season move to Saint Louis FC. With Saint Louis, he made fifteen appearances that season.

Valour FC

On April 3, 2020, Kacher signed with Canadian Premier League side Valour FC.