Saïf Ghezal
Tunisian association football player
Tunisia
Defender
Saïf Ghezal: profile
Saïf Ghezal (born 30 June 1981 in M'saken, Tunisia) is a retired Tunisian footballer who played as a defender.
Ghezal made the step into senior football with Étoile Sportive du Sahel in 2000. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 2000 and 2017. His most appearances came at BSC Young Boys (2008–2010), where he made 74 appearances and scored 10 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 192 appearances and 13 goals.
At international level, Ghezal represented Tunisia (2004–2009), earning 19 caps and scoring 0 goals.
M'saken has produced 4 footballers in our database, including Zoubeir Baya, Assil Jaziri and Anis Ajroud.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2004 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 2000–2017 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Tunisia, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (13 in 192)
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 84% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- CS M'saken (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Houssem Aouar, James Kwesi Appiah and Seyi Olofinjana (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2008 | Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008–2010 |  BSC Young Boys |
Swiss Super League | 74 | 10 |
| 2010 |  Al Ahli FC |
Saudi Pro League | 4 | 0 |
| 2010–2011 | Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 21 | 1 |
| 2011–2013 | FC Thun |
Swiss Super League | 49 | 1 |
| 2013–2015 | Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 27 | 1 |
| 2016–2017 | CS M'saken |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 192 | 13 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2009 | Tunisia |
Senior | 19 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Saïf Ghezal?
Saïf Ghezal was born on 30 June 1981, which makes him 45 years old.
Where was Saïf Ghezal born?
Saïf Ghezal was born in M'saken, Tunisia.
Which national team does Saïf Ghezal play for?
Saïf Ghezal played international football for Tunisia. He has 19 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Saïf Ghezal played for?
Saïf Ghezal's recorded clubs are Étoile Sportive du Sahel, BSC Young Boys, Al Ahli FC, FC Thun and CS M'saken.
How tall is Saïf Ghezal?
Saïf Ghezal is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Saïf Ghezal play?
Saïf Ghezal played as a defender.
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Z
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