Karim Haggui: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Karim Haggui: profile

Karim Haggui (born 20 January 1984 in Kasserine, Tunisia) is a former Tunisian footballer who played as a full-back.

Haggui started out at Étoile Sportive du Sahel in 2002. He played for 8 clubs in 4 countries between 2002 and 2018. His most appearances came at Hannover 96 (2009–2013), where he made 107 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 223 appearances and 14 goals.

At international level, Haggui represented Tunisia (2003–2013). Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Botswana on 5 June 2004 (World Cup Qualification).

Nationality explained: Why does Karim Haggui play for Tunisia?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2003 (aged about 19)
First international goal: 2004 – aged 20 (match)
Club career: 2002–2018 (17 seasons)
Countries played in: 4: Tunisia, France, Germany and Switzerland
Club goals per game: 0.06 (14 in 223)
Height: 190 cm — taller than 91% of Tunisian internationals on record
Latest move: FC St. Gallen (2016)
Shares a birthday with: Pierre Webó, Elderson Echiéjilé and Arnaud Kalimuendo (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2002–2004	Étoile Sportive du Sahel	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	–	–
2004–2006	RC Strasbourg Alsace	Ligue 1	43	2
2006–2009	Bayer 04 Leverkusen	Bundesliga	59	3
2009–2013	Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga	107	7
2013–2015	VfB Stuttgart	Bundesliga	6	1
2014–2015	VfB Stuttgart II	3. Liga	8	1
2015–2016	Fortuna Düsseldorf	3. Liga	–	–
2016–2018	FC St. Gallen	Swiss Super League	–	–
	Total		223	14

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2003–2013	Tunisia	Senior	–	–

International goals (3)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	5 Jun 2004	Tunisia 4–1 Botswana	35	World Cup Qualification
2	5 Jun 2004	Tunisia 4–1 Botswana	79	World Cup Qualification
3	4 Feb 2006	Nigeria 1–1 Tunisia	49	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 Karim Haggui?

Karim Haggui was born on 20 January 1984, which makes him 42 years old.

Where was Karim Haggui born?

Karim Haggui was born in Kasserine, Tunisia.

Which national team does Karim Haggui play for?

Karim Haggui played international football for Tunisia.

Which clubs has Karim Haggui played for?

Karim Haggui's recorded clubs are Étoile Sportive du Sahel, RC Strasbourg Alsace, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Hannover 96, VfB Stuttgart, VfB Stuttgart II, Fortuna Düsseldorf and FC St. Gallen.

How tall is Karim Haggui?

Karim Haggui is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.

What position does Karim Haggui play?

Karim Haggui played as a full-back.