Biography
Who is Saphir Taïder?
Early life and real name
Saphir Taïder was born on February 29, 1992, in Castres, France, to a Tunisian father and an Algerian mother. His full name is Saphir Sliti Taïder, and he grew up alongside his brother Nabil Taïder, who also pursued a career in professional football.
During his youth, he developed his football skills in France and represented the French youth national teams at the under-18, under-19, and under-20 levels before eventually choosing to represent the senior Algeria national team.
Club career and Italian leagues
Saphir Taïder began his professional club career with French club Grenoble, making his league debut in May 2010 and signing a three-year contract shortly after. Following Grenoble's financial relegation, he moved to Italy to join Bologna in 2011, making his Serie A debut as a substitute in December of that year.
Over the following seasons, he spent significant time playing in Italy, representing clubs such as Bologna across multiple spells, Internazionale, and Sassuolo. In total, he made 172 appearances and scored 10 goals in Serie A over six and a half seasons, while also experiencing brief stints with English club Southampton and other international teams.
International career and MLS
Saphir Taïder made his senior debut for the Algeria national team in March 2013, scoring a goal in his first match against Benin. He went on to represent his country at major international tournaments, including the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.
In January 2018, he moved to North America to sign with Major League Soccer club Montreal Impact as a Designated Player. He played regularly for the Canadian team and helped secure the Canadian Championship title in 2019 before continuing his career with clubs in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Saphir Taïder height and personal life
Saphir Taïder stands at a height of 180 centimeters, providing a solid physical presence as a central midfielder on the football pitch. His athletic background is shared within his family, given that his older brother Nabil plays internationally for Tunisia.
Throughout his professional path across France, Italy, England, Canada, and the Middle East, Saphir Taïder has maintained a career centered entirely around association football, playing for numerous clubs at both domestic and international levels.
Birthday and age
Saphir Taïder was born on February 29, 1992, which makes Saphir 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Saphir shares the date with 16 other famous people.
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