Yassine Chikhaoui
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Yassine Chikhaoui is a Tunisia
n footballer who currently plays as a midfielder
for FC Zürich.
During the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, It was reported that many clubs had scouts present to watch Chikhaoui (Manchester United, Bayern Munchen, Juventus ...).
His impressive determination, leadership and mentality lead him to the captaincy of Etoile du Sahel at the age of just 17 (a club record).
Unfortunately after impressing at the African Cup of Nations he took time out to get a recurring knee problem treated. On 26 April 2009 he completed his recovery by returning to play for the Zurich first team. Weeks later he cemented his comeback with a goal and assist as a late substitute to help his team win and stay top in the title race, he was one of Zurich FC best players.
n national team to participate in the 2006 FIFA World Cup at the age of 20 .
Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
n footballer who currently plays as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for FC Zürich.
Club career
He was signed by FC Zürich on 5 year contract on 23 May 2007.During the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, It was reported that many clubs had scouts present to watch Chikhaoui (Manchester United, Bayern Munchen, Juventus ...).
His impressive determination, leadership and mentality lead him to the captaincy of Etoile du Sahel at the age of just 17 (a club record).
Unfortunately after impressing at the African Cup of Nations he took time out to get a recurring knee problem treated. On 26 April 2009 he completed his recovery by returning to play for the Zurich first team. Weeks later he cemented his comeback with a goal and assist as a late substitute to help his team win and stay top in the title race, he was one of Zurich FC best players.
International career
He was called up to the TunisiaTunisia national football team
The Tunisia national football team , nicknamed Les Aigles de Carthage , is the national team of Tunisia and is controlled by the Fédération Tunisienne de Football. They have qualified for four FIFA World Cups, the first one in 1978, but have yet to make it out of the first round...
n national team to participate in the 2006 FIFA World Cup at the age of 20 .
Club
Etoile Sportive Du Sahel- Tunisian LeagueTunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1The CLP-1 or "Championnat de la Ligue Professionnelle 1" is the top division of the Fédération Tunisienne de Football. It was created in 1921.-History:...
: 2006/2007 - Swiss Super LeagueSwiss Super LeagueThe Swiss Super League or Axpo Super League is the top tier of the Swiss Football League. The Swiss Super League is currently ranked 16th according to UEFA's ranking of league coefficients, which is based upon Swiss team performances in European competitions.-Names:-Participating clubs:The teams...
2008/2009