Biography
Who is Aymen Abdennour?
Early life and career beginnings
Aymen Abdennour was born in Sousse, Tunisia. He began his professional football path at the local club Étoile Sportive du Sahel in 2008. During his time there, he quickly became a favorite among the local supporters despite being one of the youngest members on the team roster.
In the 2008-09 season, Aymen managed to score five goals for his club. Although the team finished in third place and missed the league title, his performance drew attention. In early 2010, he joined Werder Bremen on a half-year loan deal. He made six appearances in Germany, but the club did not exercise their option to sign him permanently, leading to his return to Étoile.
Professional path in Europe
In July 2011, Aymen signed a four-year contract with the Ligue 1 team Toulouse. His performance prompted the club to extend his deal in early 2012. By January 2014, he moved to Monaco on a loan arrangement. His play impressed team management, and he signed a permanent four-year contract with Monaco in July 2014.
The 2014-15 season proved successful for the team as they secured a third-place finish in Ligue 1. They also reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League before being eliminated by Juventus. Following this stint, Aymen transferred to the Spanish La Liga side Valencia CF in August 2015 on a five-year contract. He was brought in primarily to replace the departing Nicolás Otamendi.
Later club career and international play
After his time in Spain, Aymen returned to France on August 29, 2017, joining Marseille on a two-year loan agreement. Once his contract with Valencia ended, he moved to Turkey in July 2019 to play for the Süper Lig club Kayserispor. He continued his career with a move to Qatar to play for Umm Salal in September 2020. In August 2022, he signed a season-long contract with Ligue 2 club Rodez.
His strong play domestically earned him a place on the Tunisia national squad. He earned over 53 caps for his country starting in 2009 and scored one goal. He also served as the captain for the Tunisia under-21 team. Throughout his international tenure, he participated in three Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
Awards and recognition
Aymen Abdennour received significant individual recognition for his contributions to the sport. He was named the Tunisian Footballer of the Year in 2015. Also, he was included in the CAF Team of the Year in 2016 for his defensive efforts. These accolades highlight his impact during his peak years in professional football.
Birthday and age
Aymen Abdennour was born on August 6, 1989, which makes Aymen 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Aymen shares the date with 55 other famous people.
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