Ahmed Kantari (born 28 June 1985) is a professional football coach and a former player who played as a centre-back.

After a ten-year career playing in France with various clubs, Kantari signed with Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.

[2] In late January 2019, at the age of 33, Kantari ended his professional career.

[3] Kantari played for Morocco participating in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

On 26 November 2024, Valenciennes announced that Kantari is suspended as head coach of the club.