Wissem Ben Yahia: profile
Wissem Ben Yahia (born 9 September 1984 in Paris, France) is a retired Tunisian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Yahia started out at Club Africain in 2005. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 2005. His most appearances came at Club Africain (2005–2011), where he made 231 appearances and scored 27 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 310 appearances and 35 goals.
At international level, Yahia represented Tunisia (2006–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Mozambique on 6 June 2009 (World Cup Qualification).
Paris has produced 132 footballers in our database, including N'Golo Kanté, Armand Traoré and Raïs M'Bolhi.
Nationality explained: Why does Wissem Ben Yahia play for Tunisia?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2009 – aged 24 (match)
- Countries played in
- 2: Tunisia and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (35 in 310)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 18% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Club Africain (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Alex Song, Ahmed Elmohamady and Colin Dagba (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2011 |  Club Africain |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 231 | 27 |
| 2011–2014 |  Mersin İdmanyurdu |
TFF Second League | 77 | 8 |
| 2014–2015 | Gaziantep F.K. |
Süper Lig | 2 | 0 |
| 2015– | Club Africain |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| Total | 310 | 35 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006– | Tunisia |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 Jun 2009 | Tunisia 2–0 Mozambique | 21 (pen) | 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 Wissem Ben Yahia?
Wissem Ben Yahia was born on 9 September 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Wissem Ben Yahia born?
Wissem Ben Yahia was born in Paris, France.
Which national team does Wissem Ben Yahia play for?
Wissem Ben Yahia played international football for Tunisia.
Which clubs has Wissem Ben Yahia played for?
Wissem Ben Yahia's recorded clubs are Club Africain, Mersin İdmanyurdu and Gaziantep F.K..
How tall is Wissem Ben Yahia?
Wissem Ben Yahia is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Wissem Ben Yahia play?
Wissem Ben Yahia played as a midfielder.
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