Name: Yassine Meriah

• Full name: Yassine Meriah
• Date of birth: September 25, 1991
• Place of birth: Tazarka, Tunisia
• Nationality: Tunisian
• Position: Centre-back / Defender

Club career (highlights):

• Early career: Began professional career in Tunisia, playing for clubs including CA Bizertin and Stade Gabèsien.
• Étoile Sportive du Sahel: Gained wider recognition at one of Tunisia's top clubs.
• Ligue 1 (France): Signed by FC Lorient in 2018, initially on loan and then permanently; also spent time on loan at Troyes AC.
• Other clubs: Returned to Tunisia later in his career and has had spells with domestic teams following his time in Europe.

International career with Tunisia:

• Debut: Broke into the Tunisia national team (the Carthage Eagles) in the mid-2010s.
• Caps & tournaments: Represented Tunisia at major competitions, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and multiple Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaigns.
• Role: Primarily used as a central defender; noted for physical presence, aerial ability, and tackling.

Notable traits & style:

• Strong, athletic centre-back with good tackling and aerial skills.
• Aggressive defending and willingness to engage in physical duels.
• Experience in both domestic Tunisian football and European leagues.

Career notes: Meriah's performances for club and country raised his profile and led to moves abroad, most notably to France's Ligue 1. His international experience includes World Cup and AFCON appearances, making him one of Tunisia's recognized defenders of his generation.