Hamza Rafia
Tunisian and French association football player
Hamza Rafia: profile
Hamza Rafia (born 2 April 1999 in Kalaat es Senam, Tunisia) is a Tunisian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Espérance Sportive de Tunis.
Rafia made the step into senior football with Olympique Lyonnais Reserves and Academy in 2015. He has played for 7 clubs in 4 countries since 2015. The busiest spell of his career was at Juventus F.C. Next Gen (2019–2023): 57 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 139 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Rafia has represented Tunisia (2019–2024), earning 37 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against São Tomé and Príncipe on 17 November 2023 (World Cup Qualification). Before committing to Tunisia, he had represented France U17 and France U18.
Eligibility explained: Why does Hamza Rafia play for Tunisia?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2019 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2023 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 2015–present (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: France, Italy, Belgium and Tunisia
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (5 in 139)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 30% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Espérance Sportive de Tunis (2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Andrcu Onana, Arthur Boka and Ezzaki Badou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2019 |  Olympique Lyonnais Reserves and Academy |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 2019–2023 |  Juventus F.C. Next Gen |
Serie C | 57 | 4 |
| 2021–2022 |  Standard Liège |
Belgian Pro League | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | US Cremonese |
Serie B | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | Delfino Pescara 1936 |
Serie C | 12 | 0 |
| 2023–2026 | US Lecce |
Serie A | 46 | 1 |
| 2026– |  Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 139 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | France U18 |
Under-18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | France U17 |
Under-17 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019–2024 | Tunisia |
Senior | 37 | 4 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Nov 2023 | Tunisia 4–0 São Tomé and Príncipe | 79 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 20 Jan 2024 | Tunisia 1–1 Mali | 20 | 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 Hamza Rafia?
Hamza Rafia was born on 2 April 1999, which makes him 27 years old.
Where was Hamza Rafia born?
Hamza Rafia was born in Kalaat es Senam, Tunisia.
Which national team does Hamza Rafia play for?
Hamza Rafia plays international football for Tunisia. He has 37 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Hamza Rafia played for?
Hamza Rafia's recorded clubs are Olympique Lyonnais Reserves and Academy, Juventus F.C. Next Gen, Standard Liège, US Cremonese, Delfino Pescara 1936, US Lecce and Espérance Sportive de Tunis.
What team does Hamza Rafia play for now?
According to the latest data, Hamza Rafia plays for Espérance Sportive de Tunis.
How tall is Hamza Rafia?
Hamza Rafia is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Hamza Rafia play?
Hamza Rafia plays as a midfielder.
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