Hichem Essifi: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Hichem Essifi: profile

Hichem Essifi (born 27 February 1987 in Oueslatia, Tunisia) is a Tunisian footballer who plays as a forward for Étoile sportive de Oueslatia.

Essifi started out at Stade soussien in 2002. He has played for 16 clubs in 4 countries since 2002. The busiest spell of his career was at US Monastir (2007–2010): 57 appearances and 10 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 195 appearances and 45 goals.

At international level, Essifi has represented Tunisia (2008–2016), earning 8 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Seychelles on 11 October 2008 (World Cup Qualification).

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2008 (aged about 21)
First international goal: 2008 – aged 21 (match)
Club career: 2002–present (25 seasons)
Countries played in: 4: Tunisia, Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Jordan
Club goals per game: 0.23 (45 in 195)
Height: 187 cm — taller than 79% of Tunisian internationals on record
Latest move: Étoile sportive de Oueslatia (2023)
Shares a birthday with: Pascal Feindouno, Largie Ramazani and Mustapha Bundu (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2002–2007	Stade soussien		–	–
2007–2010	US Monastir	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	57	10
2010–2011	Club Africain	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	7	0
2011–2012	Olympique Béja	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	11	2
2012–2013	CA Bordj Bou Arréridj	Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2	12	1
2013–2014	ES Zarzis	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	–	–
2014	Club sportif hilalien		–	–
2014–2015	JS Kairouan	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	28	6
2015–2017	Stade Gabèsien	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 2	57	17
2017–2018	US Monastir	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	16	5
2018	Ohod Club	Saudi First Division League	6	4
2018–2019	Al-Ain FC	Saudi The first Division	–	–
2019	Al-Faisaly SC	Jordan Premier League	–	–
2019–2020	Ohod Club	Saudi First Division League	1	0
2020–2021	Al-Wehdat SC	Jordan Premier League	–	–
2021	Al-Diriyah Club	Saudi Pro League	–	–
2021	Al-Faisaly SC	Jordan Premier League	–	–
2022	Stade Tunisien	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	–	–
2022–2023	Stade Gabèsien	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 2	–	–
2023–	Étoile sportive de Oueslatia		–	–
	Total		195	45

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2008–2016	Tunisia	Senior	8	3

International goals (2)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	11 Oct 2008	Tunisia 5–0 Seychelles	5	World Cup Qualification
2	11 Oct 2008	Tunisia 5–0 Seychelles	68	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 Hichem Essifi?

Hichem Essifi was born on 27 February 1987, which makes him 39 years old.

Where was Hichem Essifi born?

Hichem Essifi was born in Oueslatia, Tunisia.

Which national team does Hichem Essifi play for?

Hichem Essifi plays international football for Tunisia. He has 8 caps and 3 goals on record.

Which clubs has Hichem Essifi played for?

Hichem Essifi's recorded clubs are Stade soussien, US Monastir, Club Africain, Olympique Béja, CA Bordj Bou Arréridj, ES Zarzis, Club sportif hilalien, JS Kairouan, Stade Gabèsien, Ohod Club, Al-Ain FC and Al-Faisaly SC among others.

What team does Hichem Essifi play for now?

According to the latest data, Hichem Essifi plays for Étoile sportive de Oueslatia.

How tall is Hichem Essifi?

Hichem Essifi is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.

What position does Hichem Essifi play?

Hichem Essifi plays as a forward.