Alaeddine Yahia: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Alaeddine Yahia: profile

Alaeddine Yahia (born 26 September 1981 in Colombes, France) is a retired Tunisian footballer who played as a centre-back.

Yahia's senior club career began in 1998 at CS Louhans-Cuiseaux. He played for 8 clubs in 2 countries since 1998. The busiest spell of his career was at R.C. Lens (2009–2014): 154 appearances and 11 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 269 appearances and 17 goals.

At international level, Yahia represented Tunisia (2002–present).

Colombes has produced 9 footballers in our database, including Marie-Antoinette Katoto, Brahim Hemdani and Sabah Seghir.

Eligibility explained: Why does Alaeddine Yahia play for Tunisia?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2002 (aged about 21)
Countries played in: 2: France and United Kingdom
Club goals per game: 0.06 (17 in 269)
Height: 186 cm — taller than 71% of Tunisian internationals on record
Latest move: Stade Malherbe Caen (2014)
Shares a birthday with: Idrissa Gueye, Erick Otieno and Hans Agbo (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1998–2001	CS Louhans-Cuiseaux	Football league of Burgundy	–	–
2001–2004	En Avant de Guingamp	Ligue 2	37	1
2004–2005	Southampton F.C.	EFL Championship	0	0
2005	AS Saint-Étienne	Ligue 2	7	0
2005–2006	AS Saint-Étienne	Ligue 2	10	0
2006–2007	CS Sedan Ardennes	Ligue 3	20	0
2008	OGC Nice	Ligue 1	9	1
2008–2009	OGC Nice	Ligue 1	9	1
2008–2009	R.C. Lens	Ligue 1	23	3
2009–2014	R.C. Lens	Ligue 1	154	11
2014–	Stade Malherbe Caen	Ligue 3	–	–
	Total		269	17

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2002–	Tunisia	Senior	–	–
2004	Tunisia Olympic	Under-23	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How old is Alaeddine Yahia?

Alaeddine Yahia was born on 26 September 1981, which makes him 45 years old.

Where was Alaeddine Yahia born?

Alaeddine Yahia was born in Colombes, France.

Which national team does Alaeddine Yahia play for?

Alaeddine Yahia played international football for Tunisia.

Which clubs has Alaeddine Yahia played for?

Alaeddine Yahia's recorded clubs are CS Louhans-Cuiseaux, En Avant de Guingamp, Southampton F.C., AS Saint-Étienne, CS Sedan Ardennes, OGC Nice, R.C. Lens and Stade Malherbe Caen.

How tall is Alaeddine Yahia?

Alaeddine Yahia is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.

What position does Alaeddine Yahia play?

Alaeddine Yahia played as a centre-back.