Montassar Talbi
Tunisian association football player
Montassar Talbi: profile
Montassar Talbi (born 26 May 1998 in Paris, France) is a Tunisian footballer who plays as a defender for F.C. Lorient.
Talbi's senior club career began in 2017 at Espérance Sportive de Tunis. He has played for 5 clubs in 5 countries since 2017. The busiest spell of his career was at F.C. Lorient (2022–present): 122 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 210 appearances and 4 goals.
At international level, Talbi has represented Tunisia (2021–present), earning 67 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Nigeria on 27 December 2025 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Paris has produced 132 footballers in our database, including N'Golo Kanté, Armand Traoré and Raïs M'Bolhi.
Eligibility explained: Why does Montassar Talbi play for Tunisia?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2021 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 2025 – aged 27 (match)
- Club career
- 2017–present (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Tunisia, Turkey, Italy, Russia and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (4 in 210)
- Height
- 190 cm — taller than 91% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- F.C. Lorient (2022)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ramiz Zerrouki, Chris Mavinga and João Paulo Fernandes (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2018 |  Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 14 | 1 |
| 2018–2021 |  Çaykur Rizespor |
Süper Lig | 49 | 1 |
| 2021 |  Benevento Calcio |
Serie B | 0 | 0 |
| 2021–2022 |  Rubin Kazan |
Russian Premier League | 25 | 0 |
| 2022– |  F.C. Lorient |
Ligue 1 | 122 | 2 |
| Total | 210 | 4 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021– | Tunisia |
Senior | 67 | 4 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 Dec 2025 | Nigeria 3–2 Tunisia | 74 | 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 Montassar Talbi?
Montassar Talbi was born on 26 May 1998, which makes him 28 years old.
Where was Montassar Talbi born?
Montassar Talbi was born in Paris, France.
Which national team does Montassar Talbi play for?
Montassar Talbi plays international football for Tunisia. He has 67 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Montassar Talbi played for?
Montassar Talbi's recorded clubs are Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Çaykur Rizespor, Benevento Calcio, Rubin Kazan and F.C. Lorient.
What team does Montassar Talbi play for now?
According to the latest data, Montassar Talbi plays for F.C. Lorient.
How tall is Montassar Talbi?
Montassar Talbi is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Montassar Talbi play?
Montassar Talbi plays as a defender.
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