Hatem Trabelsi
Tunisian association football player
Tunisia
Defender
Hatem Trabelsi: profile
Hatem Trabelsi (born 25 January 1977 in Aryanah, Tunisia) is a former Tunisian footballer who played as a defender.
Trabelsi made the step into senior football with CS Sfaxien in 1997. He played for 4 clubs in 4 countries between 1997 and 2007. His most appearances came at AFC Ajax (2001–2006), where he made 175 appearances and scored 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 310 appearances and 25 goals.
At international level, Trabelsi represented Tunisia (1998–2006), earning 66 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Aryanah has produced 19 footballers in our database, including Ferjani Sassi, Bilel Ifa and Walid Hichri.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 1997–2007 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Tunisia, Netherlands, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (25 in 310)
- Height
- 179 cm — taller than 34% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al Hilal SFC (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ahmed Hegazi, Youssouf Mulumbu and Mohamed Hany (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2001 | CS Sfaxien |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 103 | 13 |
| 2001–2006 | AFC Ajax | Eredivisie | 175 | 6 |
| 2006–2007 |  Manchester City F.C. |
Premier League | 20 | 1 |
| 2007 |  Al Hilal SFC |
Saudi Pro League | 12 | 5 |
| Total | 310 | 25 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2006 | Tunisia |
Senior | 66 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Hatem Trabelsi?
Hatem Trabelsi was born on 25 January 1977, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Hatem Trabelsi born?
Hatem Trabelsi was born in Aryanah, Tunisia.
Which national team does Hatem Trabelsi play for?
Hatem Trabelsi played international football for Tunisia. He has 66 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Hatem Trabelsi played for?
Hatem Trabelsi's recorded clubs are CS Sfaxien, AFC Ajax, Manchester City F.C. and Al Hilal SFC.
How tall is Hatem Trabelsi?
Hatem Trabelsi is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Hatem Trabelsi play?
Hatem Trabelsi played as a defender.
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