Riadh Jelassi
Tunisian association football player
Tunisia
Forward
Riadh Jelassi: profile
Riadh Jelassi (born 7 July 1971 in Tebourba, Tunisia) is a former Tunisian footballer who played as a forward.
Jelassi started out at Étoile Sportive du Sahel in 1995. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries since 1995.
At international level, Jelassi represented Tunisia (1996–2002), earning 20 caps and scoring 5 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Liberia on 10 November 1996 (World Cup Qualification).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 25)
- First international goal
- 1996 – aged 25 (match)
- Countries played in
- 2: Tunisia and Saudi Arabia
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 25% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Shabab Football Club (2001)
- Shares a birthday with
- Lee Addy, Youssef Aït Bennasser and Han-Noah Massengo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2000 | Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 2001 |  Al-Shabab Football Club |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| 2001–2004 | Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| — | Club Africain |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2002 | Tunisia |
Senior | 20 | 5 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Nov 1996 | Liberia 0–1 Tunisia | 87 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 1 Jul 2001 | Tunisia 6–0 Congo | 90 | 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 Riadh Jelassi?
Riadh Jelassi was born on 7 July 1971, which makes him 55 years old.
Where was Riadh Jelassi born?
Riadh Jelassi was born in Tebourba, Tunisia.
Which national team does Riadh Jelassi play for?
Riadh Jelassi played international football for Tunisia. He has 20 caps and 5 goals on record.
Which clubs has Riadh Jelassi played for?
Riadh Jelassi's recorded clubs are Étoile Sportive du Sahel, Al-Shabab Football Club, Espérance Sportive de Tunis and Club Africain.
How tall is Riadh Jelassi?
Riadh Jelassi is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Riadh Jelassi play?
Riadh Jelassi played as a forward.
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