Kaies Ghodhbane
Tunisian association football player
Tunisia
Midfielder
Kaies Ghodhbane: profile
Kaies Ghodhbane (born 7 January 1976 in Ksar Hellal, Tunisia) is a retired Tunisian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Ghodhbane's senior club career began in 1995 at Étoile Sportive du Sahel. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 1995 and 2007. His most appearances came at Samsunspor FC (2004–2006), where he made 47 appearances and scored 19 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 84 appearances and 28 goals.
At international level, Ghodhbane represented Tunisia (1996–2006), earning 92 caps and scoring 6 goals. Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Zambia on 31 January 1996 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Ksar Hellal has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Ahmed Guilouzi and Fehmi Kacem.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 1996 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 1995–2007 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.33 (28 in 84)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 49% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Konyaspor (2006)
- Shares a birthday with
- Antoine Semenyo, Adekanmi Olufadé and João Ricardo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2002 | Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 2002–2003 |  Baniyas SC |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 2003–2004 |  Diyarbakırspor |
TFF Third League | 25 | 7 |
| 2004–2006 | Samsunspor FC |
Süper Lig | 47 | 19 |
| 2006 | Konyaspor |
Süper Lig | 9 | 1 |
| 2006–2007 | Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 84 | 28 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2006 | Tunisia |
Senior | 92 | 6 |
International goals (4)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 Jan 1996 | Zambia 2–4 Tunisia | 47 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 18 Jun 2000 | Ivory Coast 2–2 Tunisia | 20 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 9 Oct 2004 | Malawi 2–2 Tunisia | 89 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 26 Mar 2005 | Tunisia 7–0 Malawi | 80 | 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 Kaies Ghodhbane?
Kaies Ghodhbane was born on 7 January 1976, which makes him 50 years old.
Where was Kaies Ghodhbane born?
Kaies Ghodhbane was born in Ksar Hellal, Tunisia.
Which national team does Kaies Ghodhbane play for?
Kaies Ghodhbane played international football for Tunisia. He has 92 caps and 6 goals on record.
Which clubs has Kaies Ghodhbane played for?
Kaies Ghodhbane's recorded clubs are Étoile Sportive du Sahel, Baniyas SC, Diyarbakırspor, Samsunspor FC and Konyaspor.
How tall is Kaies Ghodhbane?
Kaies Ghodhbane is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Kaies Ghodhbane play?
Kaies Ghodhbane played as a midfielder.
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