Yassine Meriah
Tunisia/D/
TunisiaPlayer Info
Yassine Meriah is a formidable Tunisian defender and a mainstay for both Esperance Sportive de Tunis and the Tunisian national team. Born on July 2, 1993, the 32-year-old is listed as an attacking midfielder in this data, which suggests a notable versatility, but he has earned his reputation primarily as a powerful and composed center-back. Standing 188 cm tall and weighing 80 kg, Meriah possesses the ideal physique for a modern defender, combining strength with decent pace. His career at Esperance has been decorated with multiple Tunisian league titles and domestic cups, and he has been instrumental in their CAF Champions League campaigns, including lifting the trophy. A key figure for Tunisia, he has played in FIFA World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, delivering consistently robust performances. With a market value of €1.2 million, he is one of the most valuable players in Tunisian football. Meriah is renowned for his aerial prowess, tactical awareness, and leadership, making him a defensive pillar and a respected figure in African football.
Overview
Honors
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Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2022/08/03
Al-Ain FC
Esperance Sportive de TunisSigned
2021/07/27
Olympiacos PiraeusAl-Ain FC1500000€
Transfer
2021/06/29
Caykur RizesporOlympiacos PiraeusLoan Ended
2020/09/12
Olympiacos PiraeusCaykur RizesporLoan
2020/08/02
KasimpasaOlympiacos PiraeusLoan Ended
2020/01/30
Olympiacos PiraeusKasimpasaLoan
Matches
Competition
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Home
VS
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Statistics
Tunisia
CAF AFCON2025
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
0
Minutes Per Game
108
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
96
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
8
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
3
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
3
Be Fouled Per Game
0