Biography
Who is Aymen Mathlouthi?
Early life and beginnings
Aymen Mathlouthi started his football training at the youth center in Djebel Lahmar located in El Omrane. He trained as a goalkeeper from his earliest years in his hometown. In the year 1995, he decided to join Club Africain to further develop his athletic skills. Later, in 1998, he moved to Étoile du Sahel based in Sousse, where he eventually achieved significant national and continental success.
He established himself as a reliable goalkeeper during his early development years. His training in local youth academies prepared him for a long professional career in Tunisian football.
Club career highlights
Aymen Mathlouthi won multiple trophies with Étoile du Sahel, including the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 in 2007 and 2016. He also secured the Tunisian Cup in the years 2012, 2014, and 2015. On the continental stage, he claimed the CAF Champions League in 2007, the CAF Confederation Cup in 2006 and 2015, the CAF Super Cup in 2008, and the African Cup Winners' Cup in 2003. He also played at the 2007 FIFA Club World Cup in Japan, helping his team finish in fourth place after defeating Mexican team CF Pachuca in the quarter-finals by a score of 1 to 0.
On 27 January 2018, he joined Saudi club Al-Batin on a free transfer. He later returned to Club Africain on 23 July 2018 through a two-year deal. His career also included stints with the Saudi Arabian team Al-Adalah and another return to Étoile du Sahel.
International career
Aymen Mathlouthi earned his first call-up for the Tunisia national team to replace Adel Nefzi during a 2008 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against the Seychelles on 23 March 2007. He subsequently played in all editions of the Africa Cup of Nations starting from 2010, alongside the 2011 African Nations Championship. He won the 2011 African Nations Championship held in Sudan with his national team.
In June 2018, he secured a spot in Tunisia's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia. After sitting on the bench for two matches, he made his World Cup debut in the final group stage match against Panama due to injuries sustained by Mouez Hassen and Farouk Ben Mustapha. He was also called up for the 2022 World Cup, marking his second time representing his country at the tournament.
Personal life and height
Aymen Mathlouthi stands at a height of 182 centimeters. He married on 13 May 2016, celebrating his wedding ceremony in Sousse surrounded by his family and friends from Étoile du Sahel and the Tunisian national team.
Birthday and age
Aymen Mathlouthi was born on September 14, 1984, which makes Aymen 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Aymen shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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