Issam Jemâa: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Issam Jemâa: profile

Issam Jemâa (born 28 January 1984 in Gabès, Tunisia) is a former Tunisian footballer who played as a forward.

Jemâa made the step into senior football with Espérance Sportive de Tunis in 2003. He played for 8 clubs in 5 countries between 2003 and 2017. The busiest spell of his career was at R.C. Lens (2005–2011): 114 appearances and 20 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 250 appearances and 80 goals.

At international level, Jemâa represented Tunisia (2005–2014). Our match database lists 9 of his international goals; the first came against Kenya on 3 September 2005 (World Cup Qualification).

Gabès has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Radhi Jaïdi, Saber Khelifa and Bechir Ben Saïd.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2005 (aged about 21)
First international goal: 2005 – aged 21 (match)
Club career: 2003–2017 (15 seasons)
Countries played in: 5: Tunisia, France, Kuwait, Qatar and United Arab Emirates
Club goals per game: 0.32 (80 in 250)
Height: 195 cm — taller than 98% of Tunisian internationals on record
Latest move: Dubai CSC (2016)
Shares a birthday with: Ismael Saibari, Papa Bouba Diop and Richmond Boakye (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2003–2005	Espérance Sportive de Tunis	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	49	17
2005–2011	R.C. Lens	Ligue 1	114	20
2007–2008	Stade Malherbe Caen	Ligue 3	21	3
2011–2012	AJ Auxerre	Ligue 1	7	2
2012	Stade Brestois 29	Ligue 1	10	2
2012–2014	Kuwait SC	Kuwaiti Premier League	24	25
2014–2015	Al-Sailiya Sports Club	Qatar Stars League	25	11
2016–2017	Dubai CSC	UAE Pro League	–	–
	Total		250	80

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2005–2014	Tunisia	Senior	–	–

International goals (9)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	3 Sep 2005	Kenya 0–2 Tunisia	85	World Cup Qualification
2	23 Jan 2008	Tunisia 2–2 Senegal	9	Africa Cup of Nations
3	7 Jun 2008	Seychelles 0–2 Tunisia	10	World Cup Qualification
4	21 Jun 2008	Tunisia 2–1 Burundi	44	World Cup Qualification
5	28 Mar 2009	Kenya 1–2 Tunisia	79	World Cup Qualification
6	11 Oct 2009	Tunisia 1–0 Kenya	1	World Cup Qualification
7	27 Jan 2012	Niger 1–2 Tunisia	89	Africa Cup of Nations
8	2 Jun 2012	Tunisia 3–1 Equatorial Guinea	51	World Cup Qualification
9	9 Jun 2012	Cape Verde 1–2 Tunisia	46	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 Issam Jemâa?

Issam Jemâa was born on 28 January 1984, which makes him 42 years old.

Where was Issam Jemâa born?

Issam Jemâa was born in Gabès, Tunisia.

Which national team does Issam Jemâa play for?

Issam Jemâa played international football for Tunisia.

Which clubs has Issam Jemâa played for?

Issam Jemâa's recorded clubs are Espérance Sportive de Tunis, R.C. Lens, Stade Malherbe Caen, AJ Auxerre, Stade Brestois 29, Kuwait SC, Al-Sailiya Sports Club and Dubai CSC.

How tall is Issam Jemâa?

Issam Jemâa is 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) tall.

What position does Issam Jemâa play?

Issam Jemâa played as a forward.