Ellyes Skhiri
Tunisian defensive midfielder for Eintracht Frankfurt
Ellyes Joris Skhiri (born 10 May 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt. Born in France, he plays for the Tunisia national team.
Quick Facts
- Full name
- Ellyes Joris Skhiri
- Born
- 10 May 1995
- Birthplace
- Lunel, France
- Height
- 1.85 m / 6 ft 1 in
- Position
- Defensive midfielder
- Current club
- 1. FC Köln
Lore & Background
Skhiri is a youth product of Montpellier HSC. He made his Ligue 1 debut on 21 March 2015 against Evian Thonon Gaillard. On 29 July 2019, he joined 1. FC Köln on a four-year deal. On 28 November 2020, he scored a brace in a 2–1 away win over Borussia Dortmund. On 5 July 2023, Skhiri signed a four-year contract with Eintracht Frankfurt. On 31 August 2023, he scored his first goal in a 2–0 win over Levski Sofia in the 2023–24 Conference League play-off round second leg.
Reader's Guide
Skhiri made his senior debut for Tunisia in a friendly 1–0 win over Iran on 23 March 2018. He was named in Tunisia's 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup, reached the semi-finals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, was called up for the 2022 World Cup, and was called up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Did You Know?
- Skhiri was born and raised in France to a Tunisian father and French mother.
- He was called up to the Tunisia Olympic team several times and debuted for them in a friendly against Morocco U23.
- He won the Tunisian Footballer of the Year award in 2021.
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