Ali Zitouni: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Ali Zitouni: profile

Ali Zitouni (born 11 January 1981 in Tunis, Tunisia) is a former Tunisian footballer who played as a wing half.

Zitouni started out at Espérance Sportive de Tunis in 1997. He played for 8 clubs in 4 countries between 1997 and 2015. His most appearances came at Antalyaspor (2007–2012), where he made 148 appearances and scored 22 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 363 appearances and 87 goals.

At international level, Zitouni represented Tunisia (1999–2009), earning 46 caps and scoring 14 goals. Our match database lists 8 of his international goals; the first came against South Africa on 12 February 2000 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Tunis has produced 187 footballers in our database, including Ziad Tlemçani, Youssef Msakni and Yassine Meriah.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1999 (aged about 18)
First international goal: 2000 – aged 19 (match)
Club career: 1997–2015 (19 seasons)
Countries played in: 4: Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, France and Turkey
Club goals per game: 0.24 (87 in 363)
Height: 180 cm — taller than 38% of Tunisian internationals on record
Latest move: CS Hammam-Lif (2013)
Shares a birthday with: Leroy Sané, Diadie Samassékou and Muhammad Shaban (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1997–2005	Espérance Sportive de Tunis	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	108	51
1999–2007	Espérance sportive de Tunis		–	–
2004–2005	Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club	UAE Pro League	21	3
2005	Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club	UAE Pro League	21	3
2005–2006	Espérance Sportive de Tunis	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	18	3
2006	ES Troyes AC	Ligue 1	1	0
2006–2007	ES Troyes AC	Ligue 1	–	–
2006–2007	Espérance Sportive de Tunis	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	10	3
2007–2012	Antalyaspor	TFF First League	148	22
2012	Konyaspor	Süper Lig	5	0
2012–2013	Konyaspor	Süper Lig	5	0
2012–2013	Kartal S.K.	TFF First League	13	1
2013	Kartal S.K.	TFF First League	13	1
2013–2015	CS Hammam-Lif	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	–	–
	Total		363	87

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1999–2009	Tunisia	Senior	46	14

International goals (8)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	12 Feb 2000	South Africa 2–2 Tunisia	27	Africa Cup of Nations
2	12 Feb 2000	South Africa 2–2 Tunisia	89	Africa Cup of Nations
3	28 Jan 2001	Congo 1–2 Tunisia	38	World Cup Qualification
4	25 Feb 2001	Tunisia 6–0 DR Congo	8	World Cup Qualification
5	25 Feb 2001	Tunisia 6–0 DR Congo	90	World Cup Qualification
6	5 May 2001	Madagascar 0–2 Tunisia	85	World Cup Qualification
7	1 Jul 2001	Tunisia 6–0 Congo	38	World Cup Qualification
8	5 Jun 2004	Tunisia 4–1 Botswana	74	World Cup Qualification

*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 Ali Zitouni?

Ali Zitouni was born on 11 January 1981, which makes him 45 years old.

Where was Ali Zitouni born?

Ali Zitouni was born in Tunis, Tunisia.

Which national team does Ali Zitouni play for?

Ali Zitouni played international football for Tunisia. He has 46 caps and 14 goals on record.

Which clubs has Ali Zitouni played for?

Ali Zitouni's recorded clubs are Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Espérance sportive de Tunis, Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club, ES Troyes AC, Antalyaspor, Konyaspor, Kartal S.K. and CS Hammam-Lif.

How tall is Ali Zitouni?

Ali Zitouni is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.

What position does Ali Zitouni play?

Ali Zitouni played as a wing half.