Mehdi Meriah
Tunisian association football player
Tunisia
Defender
Mehdi Meriah: profile
Mehdi Meriah (born 5 June 1979 in Aryanah, Tunisia) is a retired Tunisian footballer who played as a defender.
Meriah made the step into senior football with Club Africain in 1999. He played for 6 clubs between 1999 and 2012. His most appearances came at Étoile Sportive du Sahel (2004–2009), where he made 50 appearances and scored 90 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 82 appearances and 90 goals.
At international level, Meriah represented Tunisia (2006–2010), earning 7 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Aryanah has produced 19 footballers in our database, including Ferjani Sassi, Hatem Trabelsi and Bilel Ifa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 27)
- Club career
- 1999–2012 (14 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 1.10 (90 in 82)
- Height
- 181 cm — taller than 45% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Club Africain (2009)
- Shares a birthday with
- Achille Emaná, Pierre Kalulu and Henry Onyekuru (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Club Africain |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 1999–2000 | AS Ariana |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 2 | – | – |
| 2000–2002 | AS Djerba |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 2 | – | – |
| 2002–2003 | EGS Gafsa |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 2 | – | – |
| 2003–2006 | US Monastir |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 2004–2009 | Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 50 | 90 |
| 2009–2012 | Club Africain |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Total | 82 | 90 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010 | Tunisia |
Senior | 7 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Mehdi Meriah?
Mehdi Meriah was born on 5 June 1979, which makes him 47 years old.
Where was Mehdi Meriah born?
Mehdi Meriah was born in Aryanah, Tunisia.
Which national team does Mehdi Meriah play for?
Mehdi Meriah played international football for Tunisia. He has 7 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mehdi Meriah played for?
Mehdi Meriah's recorded clubs are Club Africain, AS Ariana, AS Djerba, EGS Gafsa, US Monastir and Étoile Sportive du Sahel.
How tall is Mehdi Meriah?
Mehdi Meriah is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Mehdi Meriah play?
Mehdi Meriah played as a defender.
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