Fakhreddine Ben Youssef: profile
Fakhreddine Ben Youssef (born 21 June 1991 in Tunis, Tunisia) is a Tunisian footballer who plays as a wing half for Stade Tunisien.
Youssef made the step into senior football with CS Sfaxien in 2011. He has played for 9 clubs in 4 countries since 2011. His most appearances came at CS Sfaxien (2011–2015), where he made 73 appearances and scored 13 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 288 appearances and 68 goals.
At international level, Youssef has represented Tunisia (2012–2019), earning 47 caps and scoring 6 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Sierra Leone on 8 June 2013 (World Cup Qualification).
Tunis has produced 187 footballers in our database, including Ziad Tlemçani, Youssef Msakni and Yassine Meriah.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2013 – aged 21 (match)
- Club career
- 2011–present (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Tunisia, France, Saudi Arabia and Egypt
- Club goals per game
- 0.24 (68 in 288)
- Height
- 189 cm — taller than 88% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Stade Tunisien (2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Gaël Kakuta, Cheick Tioté and Isaac Vorsah (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2015 |  CS Sfaxien |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 73 | 13 |
| 2015 |  FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015–2018 | Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 41 | 17 |
| 2018–2020 |  Al-Ettifaq FC |
Saudi Pro League | 27 | 5 |
| 2020–2021 |  Ismaily SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 34 | 13 |
| 2021–2023 | Pyramids FC |
Egyptian Premier League | 45 | 7 |
| 2023–2025 | Al Masry SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 43 | 8 |
| 2025–2026 | US Monastir |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 19 | 5 |
| 2026– | Stade Tunisien |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 288 | 68 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2019 | Tunisia |
Senior | 47 | 6 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 Jun 2013 | Sierra Leone 2–2 Tunisia | 89 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 28 Jun 2018 | Panama 1–2 Tunisia | 51 | FIFA World Cup |
*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 Fakhreddine Ben Youssef?
Fakhreddine Ben Youssef was born on 21 June 1991, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Fakhreddine Ben Youssef born?
Fakhreddine Ben Youssef was born in Tunis, Tunisia.
Which national team does Fakhreddine Ben Youssef play for?
Fakhreddine Ben Youssef plays international football for Tunisia. He has 47 caps and 6 goals on record.
Which clubs has Fakhreddine Ben Youssef played for?
Fakhreddine Ben Youssef's recorded clubs are CS Sfaxien, FC Metz, Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Al-Ettifaq FC, Ismaily SC, Pyramids FC, Al Masry SC, US Monastir and Stade Tunisien.
What team does Fakhreddine Ben Youssef play for now?
According to the latest data, Fakhreddine Ben Youssef plays for Stade Tunisien.
How tall is Fakhreddine Ben Youssef?
Fakhreddine Ben Youssef is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Fakhreddine Ben Youssef play?
Fakhreddine Ben Youssef plays as a wing half.
Tunisian players of the same generation
Wahbi KhazriTunisia · b. 1991
Ferjani SassiTunisia · Al-Gharafa SC
Aymen AbdennourTunisia · Rodez AF
Youssef MsakniTunisia · b. 1990
Yassine MeriahTunisia · b. 1993
Ali MaâloulTunisia · b. 1990
Änis Ben-HatiraTunisia · b. 1988
Naïm SlitiTunisia · Al Ahli SC
Farouk Ben MustaphaTunisia · b. 1989
Syam Ben YoussefTunisia · b. 1989
Oussama HaddadiTunisia · b. 1992
Ali AbdiTunisia · OGC Nice