Radhi Jaïdi
Tunisian association football player and manager
Tunisia
Centre-back
Radhi Jaïdi: profile
Radhi Jaïdi (born 30 August 1975 in Gabès, Tunisia) is a former Tunisian footballer who played as a centre-back.
Jaïdi made the step into senior football with Espérance Sportive de Tunis in 1993. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1993 and 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at Espérance Sportive de Tunis (1993–2004): 288 appearances and 20 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 475 appearances and 38 goals.
At international level, Jaïdi represented Tunisia (1996–2010), earning 105 caps and scoring 7 goals. Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Congo on 3 February 2000 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Gabès has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Saber Khelifa, Issam Jemâa and Bechir Ben Saïd.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2000 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 1993–2012 (20 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Tunisia and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (38 in 475)
- Height
- 192 cm — taller than 95% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Southampton F.C. (2009)
- Shares a birthday with
- Yves Bissouma, Mehdi Mostefa and Alfa Semedo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–2004 | Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 288 | 20 |
| 2004–2006 |  Bolton Wanderers F.C. |
EFL Championship | 43 | 8 |
| 2006–2009 | Birmingham City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 86 | 6 |
| 2009–2012 | Southampton F.C. |
EFL Championship | 58 | 4 |
| Total | 475 | 38 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2010 | Tunisia |
Senior | 105 | 7 |
International goals (4)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Feb 2000 | Tunisia 1–0 Congo | 18 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 7 Apr 2000 | Mauritania 1–2 Tunisia | 65 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 14 Jun 2006 | Tunisia 2–2 Saudi Arabia | 90 | FIFA World Cup |
| 4 | 15 Jun 2008 | Burundi 0–1 Tunisia | 66 | 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 Radhi Jaïdi?
Radhi Jaïdi was born on 30 August 1975, which makes him 51 years old.
Where was Radhi Jaïdi born?
Radhi Jaïdi was born in Gabès, Tunisia.
Which national team does Radhi Jaïdi play for?
Radhi Jaïdi played international football for Tunisia. He has 105 caps and 7 goals on record.
Which clubs has Radhi Jaïdi played for?
Radhi Jaïdi's recorded clubs are Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Bolton Wanderers F.C., Birmingham City F.C. and Southampton F.C..
How tall is Radhi Jaïdi?
Radhi Jaïdi is 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.
What position does Radhi Jaïdi play?
Radhi Jaïdi played as a centre-back.
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