Ahmed Akaïchi
Tunisian association football player
Tunisia
Forward
Ahmed Akaïchi: profile
Ahmed Akaïchi (born 23 February 1989 in Bizerte, Tunisia) is a former Tunisian footballer who played as a forward.
Akaïchi made the step into senior football with Étoile Sportive du Sahel in 2008. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2008. His most appearances came at Espérance Sportive de Tunis (2013–2015), where he made 63 appearances and scored 23 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 134 appearances and 53 goals.
At international level, Akaïchi represented Tunisia (2010–present). Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Cameroon on 17 November 2013 (World Cup Qualification).
Bizerte has produced 27 footballers in our database, including Farouk Ben Mustapha, Riadh Bouazizi and Hamdi Harbaoui.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2010 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2013 – aged 24 (match)
- Countries played in
- 3: Tunisia, Germany and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.40 (53 in 134)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 63% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al Ittihad FC (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Tarik Elyounoussi, Mido and Cédric Makiadi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2011 | Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 46 | 25 |
| 2011–2012 |  FC Ingolstadt 04 |
2. Bundesliga | 25 | 5 |
| 2013–2015 | Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 63 | 23 |
| 2015– | Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 2016– |  Al Ittihad FC |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| — | Club Africain |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| Total | 134 | 53 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010– | Tunisia |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (4)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Nov 2013 | Cameroon 4–1 Tunisia | 50 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 22 Jan 2015 | Zambia 1–2 Tunisia | 70 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 26 Jan 2015 | DR Congo 1–1 Tunisia | 31 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 31 Jan 2015 | Equatorial Guinea 2–1 Tunisia | 70 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ahmed Akaïchi?
Ahmed Akaïchi was born on 23 February 1989, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Ahmed Akaïchi born?
Ahmed Akaïchi was born in Bizerte, Tunisia.
Which national team does Ahmed Akaïchi play for?
Ahmed Akaïchi played international football for Tunisia.
Which clubs has Ahmed Akaïchi played for?
Ahmed Akaïchi's recorded clubs are Étoile Sportive du Sahel, FC Ingolstadt 04, Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Al Ittihad FC and Club Africain.
How tall is Ahmed Akaïchi?
Ahmed Akaïchi is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Ahmed Akaïchi play?
Ahmed Akaïchi played as a forward.
Tunisian players of the same generation
Lassad NouiouiTunisia · b. 1986
Wahbi KhazriTunisia · b. 1991
Ferjani SassiTunisia · Al-Gharafa SC
Aymen AbdennourTunisia · Rodez AF
Youssef MsakniTunisia · b. 1990
Yohan BenalouaneTunisia · b. 1987
Fakhreddine Ben YoussefTunisia · Stade Tunisien
Ali MaâloulTunisia · b. 1990
Änis Ben-HatiraTunisia · b. 1988
Naïm SlitiTunisia · Al Ahli SC
Saber KhelifaTunisia · b. 1986
Farouk Ben MustaphaTunisia · b. 1989