Before joining Lyon, Dali played for Paris Saint-Germain, who she joined following the 2010–11 season after a successful season with Rodez AF. Prior to playing for Rodez, Dali spent five years with Lyon. She spent the majority of her career with Lyon playing on the club's reserve team in D3 Féminine, the third level of women's football in France.[4][5][6][7]
In the summer of 2016, Kenza Dali returned to her training club Olympique Lyon, where she subsequently found it difficult to secure a regular place, mainly due to a knee injury. Dali made her league debut against ASJ Soyaux-Charente on 11 September 2016.[10]
Loan to Lille
On 17 January 2018, Dali was announced at Lille.[11]
On 25 July 2019, Dali was announced at West Ham.[13] She made her league debut against Arsenal on 8 September 2019.[14] Dali scored her first league goal against Brighton on 13 October 2019, scoring a penalty in the 70th minute.[15] On 21 May 2021, Dali was released by West Ham United.[16]
Everton
On 1 July 2021, Dali was announced at Everton.[17] She made her league debut against Manchester City on 4 September 2021.[18] Dali scored her first goal for Everton in the Women's FA Cup on 27 February 2022 against Charlton Athletic, scoring in the 34th minute.[19]
Aston Villa
On 5 August 2022, Dali was announced at Aston Villa.[20] On 2 June 2023, Dali signed a new contract until June 2025 with the option of a further year.[21] On 7 February 2024, in the 2023–24 Conti Cup quarterfinal against Brighton, Dali assisted the goal to tie the game 1-1, and her team later advanced on penalties.[22] Dali scored in the 2-1 away victory against Everton.[23]
International career
Dali was called up to the France national team for the first time in her career in 2014. She played her first game in a 2015 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Hungary, being substituted into the game in the 76th minute. She scored her first goal for the senior national team in a friendly match against Brazil.[24]
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