Ferjani Sassi: profile
Ferjani Sassi (born 18 March 1992 in Aryanah, Tunisia) is a Tunisian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Al-Gharafa SC.
Sassi made the step into senior football with CS Sfaxien in 2011. He has played for 7 clubs in 5 countries since 2011. The busiest spell of his career was at CS Sfaxien (2011–2015): 78 appearances and 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 306 appearances and 43 goals.
At international level, Sassi has represented Tunisia (2013–present), earning 94 caps and scoring 9 goals. Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against England on 18 June 2018 (FIFA World Cup).
Aryanah has produced 19 footballers in our database, including Hatem Trabelsi, Bilel Ifa and Walid Hichri.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2013 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2018 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 2011–present (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Tunisia, France, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.14 (43 in 306)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 63% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Gharafa SC (2023)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mantorras, Bennett Mnguni and Selemani Ndikumana (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2015 |  CS Sfaxien |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 78 | 8 |
| 2015–2016 |  FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | 39 | 1 |
| 2016–2018 | Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 29 | 6 |
| 2018 |  Al-Nassr |
Saudi Pro League | 8 | 0 |
| 2018–2021 |  Zamalek SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 64 | 12 |
| 2021–2023 |  Al-Duhail SC |
Qatar Stars League | 35 | 3 |
| 2023– | Al-Gharafa SC |
Qatar Stars League | 53 | 13 |
| Total | 306 | 43 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013– | Tunisia |
Senior | 94 | 9 |
International goals (4)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 Jun 2018 | Tunisia 1–2 England | 35 (pen) | FIFA World Cup |
| 2 | 11 Jul 2019 | Madagascar 0–3 Tunisia | 52 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 4 Sep 2025 | Tunisia 3–0 Liberia | 66 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 13 Oct 2025 | Tunisia 3–0 Namibia | 64 | 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 Ferjani Sassi?
Ferjani Sassi was born on 18 March 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Ferjani Sassi born?
Ferjani Sassi was born in Aryanah, Tunisia.
Which national team does Ferjani Sassi play for?
Ferjani Sassi plays international football for Tunisia. He has 94 caps and 9 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ferjani Sassi played for?
Ferjani Sassi's recorded clubs are CS Sfaxien, FC Metz, Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Al-Nassr, Zamalek SC, Al-Duhail SC and Al-Gharafa SC.
What team does Ferjani Sassi play for now?
According to the latest data, Ferjani Sassi plays for Al-Gharafa SC.
How tall is Ferjani Sassi?
Ferjani Sassi is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Ferjani Sassi play?
Ferjani Sassi plays as a midfielder.
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Aymen AbdennourTunisia · Rodez AF
Youssef MsakniTunisia · b. 1990
Yassine MeriahTunisia · b. 1993
Dylan BronnTunisia · b. 1995
Fakhreddine Ben YoussefTunisia · Stade Tunisien
Ali MaâloulTunisia · b. 1990
Naïm SlitiTunisia · Al Ahli SC
Farouk Ben MustaphaTunisia · b. 1989
Syam Ben YoussefTunisia · b. 1989
Oussama HaddadiTunisia · b. 1992