Ellyes Skhiri | Eintracht Frankfurt | Football Player Stats & Info

Tunisia

Eintracht Frankfurt

Ellyes Skhiri

Eintracht Frankfurt/M/

Tunisia

Player Info

Ellyes Skhiri is a Tunisian international defensive midfielder who anchors the midfield for Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, renowned for his incredible engine and tactical intelligence. Now 30, Skhiri's European career took off at Montpellier HSC in France, where he made over 150 Ligue 1 appearances and established himself as one of the league's premier ball-winners. His consistent performances earned him a move to 1. FC Köln in 2019, where he became a cult hero and captain, famed for his relentless running and crucial goals, including a memorable hat-trick against Wolfsburg. His 2023 transfer to Eintracht Frankfurt marked a step up to a European regular. With Tunisia, he has been a mainstay in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. His honors include the 2022 UEFA Europa League with Frankfurt and being named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season for his outstanding work rate. Off the pitch, Skhiri is known for his quiet professionalism and academic achievements, having earned a degree in economics. He is the complete modern defensive midfielder, combining destructive tackling with surprising offensive contributions.

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2023/07/04