ELLYES SKHIRI
Number
#7
Nationality
Tunisia
Team
TUNISIA
(World Cup 2018)
Coach
MONDHER KEBAIER
Position
M (Midfielder)
| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 33 | 1.8 | £1.8M |
Ellyes Skhiri
- Full name: Ellyes Skhiri
- Date of birth: August 10, 1995
- Place of birth: Lens, France
- Nationality: Tunisia (represents Tunisia internationally); also French-born
- Position: Central midfielder / Defensive midfielder
- Height: Approximately 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
- Current club (as of 2024): 1. FC Köln (Bundesliga, Germany)
- Previous clubs:
- TFC (youth)
- FC Metz (youth and senior ranks)
- FC Erzgebirge Aue (on loan)
- 1. FC Köln (joined 2018)
- National team: Tunisia national team (first cap 2016)
- Notable tournaments:
- Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) — represented Tunisia in multiple editions
- FIFA World Cup 2022 — part of Tunisia’s squad
- Playing style: Strong, composed central midfielder known for ball-winning, positional awareness, passing range and ability to drive the team forward from midfield. Offers defensive cover and set-piece threat.
- Honours & achievements: Regular starter for club in top European leagues and an important member of the Tunisia national side; contributed to Tunisia’s performances in continental and world tournaments.
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