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Ellyes Skhiri

Stalwart CDM, also CM, CB Right-footed anchor
Rating
82
Caps
73
Goals
3
Life
1995
Clubs
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club, 1. FC Köln, Eintracht Frankfurt
#9
Editorial rank of 33 for Tunisia
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On 28 November 2020 Skhiri scored both goals in Köln's 2-1 win at Borussia Dortmund, a rare afternoon when the defensive midfielder was the whole attack. Tunisian Footballer of the Year in 2021, 86 caps since his debut against Iran in March 2018, fourth place at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, and World Cup squads in 2018 and 2022, with club football at Montpellier, Köln and Eintracht Frankfurt. Career record: 73 caps and 3 goals for Tunisia; club career at Montpellier Hérault Sport Club, 1. FC Köln, Eintracht Frankfurt.

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Career record

2015–2019Montpellier Hérault Sport Club
2019–20231. FC Köln
2023–todayEintracht Frankfurt
Tunisia73 caps, 3 goals

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One rank above: Zoubeir Baya at #8.

One rank below: Francileudo Santos at #10.

Tunisia's editorial top five: Tarek Dhiab · Hatem Trabelsi · Chokri El Ouaer · Ali Maâloul · Radhi Jaïdi.