Get to know Wahbi Khazri’s stats, teams played for, achievements and more

Get to know Wahbi Khazri’s stats, teams played for, achievements and more

Claudia Kogi
January 18, 2024 at 5:24 AM
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Yet another African legend gracing soccer pitches, meet Wahbi Khazri, a French-born Tunisian footballer who plays for Ligue 1 club Montpellier and the Tunisian national team. Wearing jersey number 99 in his current club, he plays as an attacking midfielder or forward.

Wahbi Khazri's biography
Wahbi Khazri looks on during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match against OGC Nice at Stade de la Mosson on 9 November 2023 in Montpellier, France. Photo: Jean Catuffe (Modified by author)
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The professional soccer player has represented the Tunisian national team in several tournaments, including the Africa Cup of Nations and the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup tournaments. Moreover, he has received various honours, including the Tunisian Footballer of the Year back in 2018.

Wahbi Khazri's profile summary

Full name

Wahbi Khazri

Date of birth

8 February 1991

Age

32 years as of January 2024

Place of birth

Ajaccio, Corsica, France

Nationality

French -Tunisian

Ethnicity

Mixed

Zodiac sign

Aquarius

Religion

Christianity

FIFA rating

74

Siblings

Foued Khazri

Height

5 feet 9 inches or 176 centimetres

Weight

168 pounds or 76 kilograms

Hair colour

Dark brown

Eye colour

Dark brown

Marital status

Married

Spouse

Marlene

Occupation

Professional soccer player

Current team

Montpellier

Net worth

$15 million

Social media presence

Instagram

Wahbi Khazri's biography

Wahbi Khazri (age 32 years as of January 2024) was born on 8 February 1991 in Ajaccio, Corsica, France. Not much is known about his childhood background, except he holds dual citizenship, French and Tunisian and belongs to a mixed ethnic background.

Regarding his physical stats, Wahbi Khazri's height is 5 feet 9 inches, or 176 centimetres, and his weight is 168 pounds or 76 kilograms. He has dark brown hair and eyes.

Wahbi Khazri's career and teams

After his youth career at the French club Bastia, Khazri made his professional club debut in February 2009 in a match against Amiens SC and scored his first goal against Montpellier in March 2009. In total, the player recorded a total of 31 goals from 171 appearances while playing for Bastia club. He later signed a four-year contract with French Football Club Bordeaux in July 2014.

Wahbi Khazri's career and teams
Wahbi of Tunisia during the World Cup match against Australia at the Al Janoub Stadium on 26 November 2022 in Al Wakrah Qatar. Photo: Eric Verhoeven
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He made 52 appearances and scored 14 goals for the French Football Club Bordeaux before signing a four-and-a-half-year contract with the English football club Sunderland. His fame at Sunderland skyrocketed when he scored his first and most memorable goal against EPL giants Manchester United.

While at Sunderland, the player was loaned to Rennes, and after making 24 appearances, he moved to play with Saint-Etienne, where he scored 33 goals in 100 appearances. His skills were undeniable, and it was only a matter of time before Wahbi Khazri signed a professional deal with Montpellier, his current club.

Wahbi Khazri's long-range goal

Since the 2012/13 season, Wahbi is known to have scored 19 long-range goals. During his previous season, he scored twice from outside the box for Saint-Etienne, which put him once again among the top ten specialists. The Tunisian most recent long-range goal was the one he scored against Metz.

Wahbi Khazri's all cards

There have been 27 FIFA illustrated cards of Wahbi Khazri in 7 different positions (ST, CF, LW, RW, CAM, LM, RM), with ratings varying from 72 to 88 since FIFA 13.

Wahbi Khazri FIFA 23

Khazri is a Tunisian football athlete who plays as a striker for French club Montpellier. According to FIFA 23, his overall rating is 74, with potential of 74. His strongholds are;

  • Crossing - 78
  • Finishing - 77
  • Agility - 77
  • Long shots - 77
  • Ball control - 77
  • Dribbling - 75
Wahbi Khazri's biography
Khazri acknowledges the fans after their sides' victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match against France at Education City Stadium on 30 November 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Photo: Stu Forster
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Wahbi Khazri's achievements

The professional athlete has proven to be skilled since debuting in the arena. As of 2024, he has the following honours to his name;

  • (2018) Tunisian Footballer of the Year
  • (2018) Won the UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month Award
  • (2011) Ligue 2
  • (2011) Championnat National

Wahbi Khazri's wife

The Tunisian professional soccer player is married to Marlene. The dynamic duo is said to have dated for years before finally tying the knot in June 2017.

The couple is blessed with two children, a son and a daughter, who they often flaunt on their social media pages. Even though they are yet to reveal their names in the public domain, reportedly, they welcomed their first child in December 2014 and their second in 2018.

Frequently asked questions

The soccer player has had career stints with prestigious soccer clubs since his debut. Currently playing for club Montpellier, he has so far made 28 appearances and scored four goals. Sports Brief has compiled several of the most asked questions about the player.

Who is Wahbi Khazri?

He is a Tunisian-based professional football player who plays as an attacking midfielder for the French club Montpellier and the Tunisia national football team.

What is Wahbi Khazri's net worth?

According to Lives Sports World, the soccer player has accumulated an alleged net worth of around $15 million as of January 2024.

Does Wahbi have any siblings?

The Tunisian national has a brother, Foued Khazri, a football player playing as a midfielder for Rapid de Menton.

Final word

Looking at Wahbi Khazri's stats at the moment, it is clear that he has made and continues to display impressive skills on the soccer pitch. His numerous long-range goals are among his outstanding accomplishments, attesting to his extraordinary talent and value to the clubs he played for.

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Claudia Kogi
Claudia Kogi is a Kenyan content creator with over 3 years of experience. Claudia joined Sportsbrief.com as a writer in January 2022, covering sports and relatable content.