Biography
Who is Ismaël Gharbi?
Early life and youth career
Ismaël Seifallah Gharbi was born on April 10, 2004, in Paris. He started playing football at Paris FC in 2010 before moving to the Paris Saint-Germain Academy in 2016. During his time in the youth system, he gained experience at the international level.
In 2020, he participated in the Alkass International Cup held in Qatar with the Paris Saint-Germain youth side. The team finished in third place, and he contributed five goals throughout the tournament. His scoring performance included a brace against Kashiwa Reysol and goals against Zenit Saint Petersburg, Inter Milan, and the Mohammed VI Academy.
Professional club career
Ismaël Gharbi made his senior professional debut for Paris Saint-Germain on August 1, 2021, during a Trophée des Champions match against Lille. Earlier that year, he had appeared in a friendly match against Le Mans. He made his first Ligue 1 appearance in May 2022 against Troyes. He signed his first professional contract with the club in June 2022, securing a deal intended to run until 2025. He was part of the squad that won two Ligue 1 titles during his time with the team.
In September 2023, he joined the Swiss club Stade Lausanne Ouchy on a season-long loan. By August 2024, he moved to the Portuguese club Braga on a five-year contract. In 2025, he went on loan to the German club FC Augsburg. By July 2026, he moved to Spain to play for Leganés on a one-year loan agreement.
International football career
Before choosing to represent Tunisia, he was eligible to play for France and Spain due to his family background. He played for the France under-18 team at the Tournoi International de Limoges in 2021. The following year, he played for the Spain under-18 team and represented Spain at the 2022 Mediterranean Games in Algeria.
In August 2025, FIFA approved his request to switch his international allegiance to Tunisia. He earned his first cap for the nation on September 4, 2025, during a World Cup qualification match against Liberia. He entered the game as a second-half substitute. In October 2025, he scored his first international goal during a match against São Tomé and Príncipe.
Playing style and position
Ismaël Gharbi is primarily an attacking midfielder but has the versatility to play in central or wide midfield roles. Coaches have noted his technical ability and timing when making passes. He is also known for his proficiency with free kicks and general ball control.
Observers have described his performance in the penalty area as calm. He is noted for his ability to both score goals himself and create scoring opportunities for his teammates.
Birthday and age
Ismaël Gharbi was born on April 10, 2004, which makes Ismaël 22 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Ismaël shares the date with 69 other famous people.
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