Youssef Msakni

• Full name: Youssef Msakni
• Date of birth: 28 October 1990
• Place of birth: Tunis, Tunisia
• Nationality: Tunisian
• Position: Forward / Winger / Attacking midfielder
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (selected)

• ES Tunis (Espérance Sportive de Tunis) – Youth and senior breakthrough; established himself as one of the top players in Tunisia and Africa.
• Al-Duhail SC (formerly Lekhwiya SC), Qatar – Long-term club from 2012 onward; won multiple Qatar Stars League titles and domestic cups. Had several loan spells during his time with the Qatari club.
• Loans and later moves – Included spells on loan (for example in the Qatar league and elsewhere). In later years returned to play in Tunisia with Espérance and continued club contributions.

International career for Tunisia

• Senior debut: 2010s (established international from early 2010s).
• Caps and goals: Long-serving Tunisia international with 70+ caps and 20+ goals (figures vary by date; these should be checked against the latest official records for exact current totals).
• Tournaments: Represented Tunisia at multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the 2018 FIFA World Cup (note: he missed the 2018 World Cup through an injury after being part of the squad selection process). He has been a regular contributor in AFCON campaigns and World Cup qualifying.
• Role: Creative playmaker and goal threat from wide and central attacking positions; often took set pieces and penalties for club and country.

Playing style and strengths

• Excellent dribbling and close control.
• Good vision and passing for creating chances.
• Finishing ability from both inside and outside the box.
• Versatility across the front line and in attacking midfield.

Notable achievements

• Multiple domestic league titles and cup wins with ES Tunis and Al-Duhail.
• Considered one of Tunisia's best players of his generation and an influential figure in the national team.

Additional notes

• Msakni has had significant injury interruptions during his career which affected availability for some major tournaments.
• For the most up-to-date club, caps, goals and current status, consult a live sports database or the Tunisian Football Federation as numbers change with ongoing seasons.