Wahbi Khazri is a Tunisian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for the French club Montpellier and the national team of Tunisia. Khazri also plays as a forward and is always composed on the ball.
Wahbi Khazri | |
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Quick Facts | |
Date of Birth: | February 8, 1991 |
Birth Place: | Ajaccio, France |
Nationality: | French, Tunisian |
Position: | Midfielder |
Club: | Montpellier |
Height: | 1.76 m |
Weight: | 76 kg |
Parents: | N/A |
Siblings: | Foued Khazri |
Wife: | N/A |
Children: | N/A |
Net Worth: | $4 million |
Career Statistics | |
1995-2003 | JS Ajaccio (Youth Career) |
2003-2009 | Bastia (Youth Career) |
2009-2014 | Bastia |
2014-2016 | Bordeaux |
2016-2018 | Sunderland |
2017-2018 | Rennes (loan) |
2019-2022 | Saint-Etienne |
2022- | Montpellier |
National Team Career | |
2009 | Tunisia U20 |
2012 | France U21 |
2013- | Tunisia |
Early Life
Wahbi Khazri was born on February 8, 1991, in Ajaccio, France.
Career
Wahbi Khazri began his football career at the youth level with Jeunesse Sportive Ajaccio before moving to Bastia.
He signed a four-year deal with Bordeaux on July 1, 2014. He made his debut for the club in a 1-0 win against Montpellier on August 9, 2014.
He signed a four and a half-year with Sunderland on January 30, 2016. He scored his first with a free kick in a 2-1 win over Manchestr United, on February 13, 2016.
He went on a season-long loan at Rennes on May 7, 2016. He moved to Saint-Etienne, on July 17, 2018, and later signed for the French club Montpellier, on June 27, 2022. He became the first player to wear the number 99 Jersey for the club. He scored his first goal for the club in a 5-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain, on August 13, 2022.
Khazri represented France at the under-20 level and represented Tunisia at the under-21 level before he was called up to the Tunisian national team squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. He became the captain of the Tunisian team at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
He was called up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He scored the winning goal in a 1-0 win against France.
Achievements
Wahbi Khazri has won the Tunisian Footballer of the Year: 2018, amd UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month: November 2018. He has also won the following titles:
- Ligue 2: 2011-12
- Championnat National: 2010-11
Social Media
Wahbi Khazri is active on social media. He is on Instagram, @wahbi_khazri_8
Net Worth
Wahbi Khazri earns his career as a footballer. He has an estimated net worth of $4 million.
Frequently asked questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about Wahbi Khazri:
Who is Wahbi Khazri?
Wahbi Khazri is a Tunisian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for the French club Montpellier and the national team of Tunisia
How old is Wahbi Khazri?
He was born on February 8, 1991.
Where is Wahbi Khazri from?
He was born in Ajaccio, France.
What is Wahbi Khazri height?
He stands at a height of 1.76 m.
Is Wahbi Khazri married?
He is not married.
What is Wahbi Khazri Net Worth?
Wahbi Khazri has an estimated net worth of $4 million.