Biography
Who is Romain Saïss?
Early career and beginnings
Romain Saïss started his professional path with Valence in the Championnat de France Amateur 2. During this time, he earned a monthly salary of 500 euros. To support himself, he worked washing dishes at the restaurant owned by his parents.
His first professional contract arrived at age 21 when he joined Clermont in Ligue 2. In June 2013, he moved to Le Havre on a two-year deal. After that period, he signed with the Ligue 1 team Angers for two years. He earned the Angers Player of the Season award for the 2015-16 campaign.
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Premier League
In August 2016, Romain Saïss moved to England to join Wolverhampton Wanderers. He played for the club for six seasons and made 206 appearances. During his tenure, he scored 15 goals, including nine in the Premier League. He experienced promotion to the top flight in 2018 and made his Premier League debut against Manchester United.
His time in England included several milestones, such as scoring his first Premier League goal against Fulham in December 2018. He also played in the UEFA Europa League, scoring his first goal in that competition against Slovan Bratislava. While playing for Wolves, he was subject to racial abuse from Jonjo Shelvey during a match against Newcastle United in 2016.
Club career in Turkey and Qatar
Romain Saïss moved to Turkey in June 2022 to sign with Beşiktaş. He made his debut for the Süper Lig side in August 2022. After his time in Turkey, he signed a two-year contract with the Qatari club Al Sadd in July 2023. This move involved a reported fee of 2.5 million euros.
While at Al Sadd, he won the Qatar Stars League for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons. He also secured the 2025 Qatar Cup and the 2026 UAE-Qatar Challenge Cup. In September 2023, he was sent on a season-long loan to the Saudi Pro League club Al-Shabab.
Morocco international career
Romain Saïss has represented the Morocco men's national football team since 2012. He earned 86 caps for his country and served as the captain of the Atlas Lions. He participated in five Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and two FIFA World Cups. He was part of the squad that won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
During the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, he scored the opening goal in a victory over Belgium. He also played in the semi-final against France. Following his international duties, he announced his retirement from international football on February 24, 2026.
Personal life and height
The footballer was born in Bourg-de-Péage, Morocco. He holds both French and Moroccan nationalities. His father is Moroccan and his mother is French, and they both operated a restaurant. He is a Muslim and observes the fasting month of Ramadan.
Romain Saïss stands at a height of 190 cm. In 2022, he was named an Officer of the Order of the Throne. He was also included in the IFFHS Africa Team of the Year in 2022.
Birthday and age
Romain Saïss was born on March 26, 1990, which makes Romain 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Romain shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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