Skander Souayah
Tunisian association football player
Tunisia
Midfielder
Skander Souayah: profile
Skander Souayah (born 20 November 1972 in Sfax, Tunisia) is a retired Tunisian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Souayah's senior club career began in 1992 at CS Sfaxien. He played for 2 clubs between 1992 and 2005. His most appearances came at CS Sfaxien (1992–2001), where he made 253 appearances and scored 28 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 275 appearances and 32 goals.
At international level, Souayah represented Tunisia (1994–2002), earning 38 caps and scoring 7 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Namibia on 17 August 1997 (World Cup Qualification).
Sfax has produced 54 footballers in our database, including Ali Maâloul, Ali Abdi and Aymen Dahmen.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1994 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 1997 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 1992–2005 (14 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.12 (32 in 275)
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 25% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Espérance Sportive de Tunis (2001)
- Shares a birthday with
- Youssoufa Moukoko, Theo Bongonda and Dele Aiyenugba (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–2001 | CS Sfaxien |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 253 | 28 |
| 2001–2005 | Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 22 | 4 |
| Total | 275 | 32 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–2002 | Tunisia |
Senior | 38 | 7 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Aug 1997 | Tunisia 4–0 Namibia | 31 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 26 Jun 1998 | Romania 1–1 Tunisia | 12 (pen) | FIFA World Cup |
*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 Skander Souayah?
Skander Souayah was born on 20 November 1972, which makes him 53 years old.
Where was Skander Souayah born?
Skander Souayah was born in Sfax, Tunisia.
Which national team does Skander Souayah play for?
Skander Souayah played international football for Tunisia. He has 38 caps and 7 goals on record.
Which clubs has Skander Souayah played for?
Skander Souayah's recorded clubs are CS Sfaxien and Espérance Sportive de Tunis.
How tall is Skander Souayah?
Skander Souayah is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Skander Souayah play?
Skander Souayah played as a midfielder.
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