Tijani Belaïd
Tunisian and French association football player
Tijani Belaïd: profile
Tijani Belaïd (born 6 September 1987 in Paris, France) is a retired Tunisian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Belaïd started out at Inter Milan in 2005. He played for 10 clubs in 9 countries since 2005. His most appearances came at SK Slavia Prague (2008–2011), where he made 49 appearances and scored 11 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 143 appearances and 17 goals.
At international level, Belaïd represented Tunisia (2006–2010). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Burkina Faso on 1 June 2008 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Tunisia at under-17 level. Before committing to Tunisia, he had represented France U19.
Paris has produced 132 footballers in our database, including N'Golo Kanté, Armand Traoré and Raïs M'Bolhi.
Nationality explained: Why does Tijani Belaïd play for Tunisia?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 20 (match)
- Countries played in
- 9: Italy, Netherlands, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Germany, Portugal, Bulgaria and Tunisia
- Club goals per game
- 0.12 (17 in 143)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 38% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Club Africain (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Joseph Yobo, Bertrand Traoré and Jacques Zoua (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2008 |  Inter Milan |
Serie A | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | PSV Eindhoven | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 |
| 2007–2008 |  SK Slavia Prague |
Czech First League | 15 | 4 |
| 2008–2011 | SK Slavia Prague |
Czech First League | 49 | 11 |
| 2011 |  Hull City A.F.C. |
Premier League | 8 | 0 |
| 2011–2012 |  APOEL F.C. |
Cypriot First Division | 8 | 1 |
| 2012 |  1. FC Union Berlin |
Bundesliga | 20 | 0 |
| 2012–2013 | 1. FC Union Berlin |
Bundesliga | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 |  Moreirense F.C. |
Primeira Liga | 4 | 0 |
| 2013–2014 |  PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv |
First Professional Football League | 18 | 1 |
| 2014– |  Club Africain |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| — | Inter Youth Sector |
Campionato Primavera 1 | – | – |
| Total | 143 | 17 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Tunisia U17 |
Under-17 | – | – |
| 2005 |  France U19 |
Under-19 | – | – |
| 2006–2010 | Tunisia |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Jun 2008 | Tunisia 1–2 Burkina Faso | 38 | 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 Tijani Belaïd?
Tijani Belaïd was born on 6 September 1987, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Tijani Belaïd born?
Tijani Belaïd was born in Paris, France.
Which national team does Tijani Belaïd play for?
Tijani Belaïd played international football for Tunisia.
Which clubs has Tijani Belaïd played for?
Tijani Belaïd's recorded clubs are Inter Milan, PSV Eindhoven, SK Slavia Prague, Hull City A.F.C., APOEL F.C., 1. FC Union Berlin, Moreirense F.C., PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv, Club Africain and Inter Youth Sector.
How tall is Tijani Belaïd?
Tijani Belaïd is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Tijani Belaïd play?
Tijani Belaïd played as a midfielder.
Tunisian players of the same generation
Lassad NouiouiTunisia · b. 1986
Aymen AbdennourTunisia · Rodez AF
Youssef MsakniTunisia · b. 1990
Aymen MathlouthiTunisia · b. 1984
Yohan BenalouaneTunisia · b. 1987
Ali MaâloulTunisia · b. 1990
Karim HagguiTunisia · b. 1984
Änis Ben-HatiraTunisia · b. 1988
Saber KhelifaTunisia · b. 1986
Farouk Ben MustaphaTunisia · b. 1989
Syam Ben YoussefTunisia · b. 1989
Rami BedouiTunisia · b. 1990