Ziad Jaziri
Tunisian association football player
Tunisia
Forward
Ziad Jaziri: profile
Ziad Jaziri (born 12 July 1978 in Sousse, Tunisia) is a retired Tunisian footballer who played as a forward.
Jaziri started out at Étoile Sportive du Sahel in 1999. He played for 4 clubs in 4 countries between 1999 and 2008. His most appearances came at Gaziantepspor (2003–2005), where he made 49 appearances and scored 17 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 113 appearances and 31 goals.
At international level, Jaziri represented Tunisia (1999–2007), earning 64 caps and scoring 14 goals. Our match database lists 9 of his international goals; the first came against Mauritania on 22 April 2000 (World Cup Qualification).
Sousse has produced 52 footballers in our database, including Aymen Abdennour, Rami Bedoui and Mohamed Amine Ben Amor.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1999 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2000 – aged 21 (match)
- Club career
- 1999–2008 (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Tunisia, Turkey, France and Kuwait
- Club goals per game
- 0.27 (31 in 113)
- Height
- 171 cm — taller than 5% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Kuwait SC (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Nico Williams, Moses Simon and Alloysius Agu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2002 | Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 2003–2005 |  Gaziantepspor |
dissolution | 49 | 17 |
| 2005–2007 |  ES Troyes AC |
Ligue 1 | 44 | 6 |
| 2007–2008 |  Kuwait SC |
Kuwaiti Premier League | 20 | 8 |
| Total | 113 | 31 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2007 | Tunisia |
Senior | 64 | 14 |
International goals (9)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 Apr 2000 | Tunisia 3–0 Mauritania | 25 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 28 Jan 2001 | Congo 1–2 Tunisia | 58 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 25 Feb 2001 | Tunisia 6–0 DR Congo | 26 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 25 Feb 2001 | Tunisia 6–0 DR Congo | 64 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 20 May 2001 | Tunisia 1–1 Ivory Coast | 49 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 24 Jan 2004 | Tunisia 2–1 Rwanda | 27 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 7 | 14 Feb 2004 | Tunisia 2–1 Morocco | 52 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 8 | 9 Oct 2004 | Malawi 2–2 Tunisia | 82 | World Cup Qualification |
| 9 | 14 Jun 2006 | Tunisia 2–2 Saudi Arabia | 23 | 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 Ziad Jaziri?
Ziad Jaziri was born on 12 July 1978, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Ziad Jaziri born?
Ziad Jaziri was born in Sousse, Tunisia.
Which national team does Ziad Jaziri play for?
Ziad Jaziri played international football for Tunisia. He has 64 caps and 14 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ziad Jaziri played for?
Ziad Jaziri's recorded clubs are Étoile Sportive du Sahel, Gaziantepspor, ES Troyes AC and Kuwait SC.
How tall is Ziad Jaziri?
Ziad Jaziri is 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Ziad Jaziri play?
Ziad Jaziri played as a forward.
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