Biography
Who is Radhi Jaïdi?
Early life
Radhi Jaïdi Ben Abdelmajid Jaïdi was born in Gabès, Tunisia, on August 30, 1975. His mother raised him on her own following the death of his father when he reached the age of eleven years old.
Playing career
Before moving to England, Radhi played for Espérance Sportive de Tunis, winning numerous titles including the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 and the CAF Champions League. He became the first Tunisian player to compete in the Premier League after signing for Bolton Wanderers on a free transfer in July 2004.
In the summer of 2006, Radhi joined Birmingham City for a fee of two million pounds. After spending three years with Birmingham City, he moved to Southampton in September 2009 after securing international clearance and signing a two-year contract.
On the international stage, Radhi was a regular player for the Tunisia national football team. He was selected for the 2006 World Cup, where he scored a goal in a match against Saudi Arabia, and he was part of the squad that won the 2004 African Nations Cup.
Coaching career
Following the conclusion of his playing career at Southampton, Radhi transitioned into coaching and served as the head coach of the Southampton under-23 team. He later took on coaching roles with Hartford Athletic in the United States, Cercle Brugge in Belgium, and his former club Espérance de Tunis, where he won the Tunisian Super Cup before leaving the club in June 2022. In August 2025, he was appointed head coach of Nejmeh in the Lebanese Premier League.
Birthday and age
Radhi Jaïdi was born on August 30, 1975, which makes Radhi 51 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Radhi shares the date with 51 other famous people.
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