Khazri scored a historic goal in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, leading Tunisia to their first win in the tournament since 1978.
He played for AS Saint-Étienne from 2018 to 2022, further solidifying his reputation in French football.
Khazri had a brief stint in the Premier League with Sunderland A.F.C. from 2016 to 2018, showcasing his skills on an international stage.
Biography
Early Life
Wahbi Khazri was born in 1991 in Ajaccio, France, to Tunisian parents. He began his football journey at a young age, joining local club Jeunesse Sportive Ajaccio before making a significant move to SC Bastia in 2009. His debut for Bastia came on February 20, 2009, against Amiens, where he made an immediate impact by helping secure a 1-0 victory. Khazri quickly established himself as a promising talent, scoring his first career goal just weeks later in a match against Montpellier.
Career Progression
After a successful stint at Bastia, where he played until 2014, Khazri signed with FC Girondins de Bordeaux. His time at Bordeaux was marked by notable achievements, including scoring the 3,400th goal in the club's history. In 2016, he moved to Sunderland A.F.C. in the Premier League, followed by a loan to Stade Rennais F.C. He later joined AS Saint-Étienne, where he continued to showcase his skills until 2022. Khazri's career took him back to Tunisia, where he signed with Montpellier Hérault Sport Club in 2022.
International Career
Khazri's international career is equally impressive. He initially represented France at various youth levels but switched allegiance to Tunisia in 2012. He played a pivotal role in Tunisia's national team, participating in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he scored a historic goal against Panama, marking Tunisia's first World Cup win since 1978. Khazri also captained the Tunisian side that reached the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Khazri has been recognized for his contributions on the field, earning accolades such as the Tunisian Footballer of the Year in 2018. His journey from a young player in Ajaccio to a key figure in Tunisian football exemplifies his dedication and talent in the sport.
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Career & Clubs
Bastia
A native of Ajaccio, Khazri started his career with local side Jeunesse Sportive Ajaccio before moving to Bastia. He received his first call up to the senior squad for their match against Amiens on 20 February 2009. He made his debut in that match coming on as a substitute in the 85th minute for Ludovic Genest. Bastia scored the winning goal a minute later to win the match 1–0. He scored his first career goal on 13 March 2009, in a 1–0 victory over Montpellier. Wahbi quickly established himself as a goalscorer, scoring again a couple of weeks later in a 3–1 win over Vannes. He scored again, this time on the final match day of the season against Troyes, scoring the first goal in a 2–1 victory. The loss meant Troyes would be relegated to the Championnat National.
Bordeaux
On 1 July 2014, he signed up for four years with the Bordeaux. He played his first match in his new colors on 9 August 2014, on the first day of the 2014–15 season against Montpellier. Bordeaux won by a goal to zero that day. He scored his first goal in his second appearance for Bordeaux, the next day as the Girondins host Monaco on 17 August. He scored his goal on a penalty that he himself caused and thus participated in the victory of his family 4–1. On 28 September 2014, he scored the 3,400th goal in Girondins history. His first season at the Girondins was a success: he managed to win in the team as a starter and totaled nine goals in 32 league games. He scored his first goal of…
In 2009, Khazri made his debut for the Tunisia national under-20 football team. However, in November 2011, he was called up by Erick Mombaerts to the France national under-21 football team for a pair of 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualifiers against Romania and Slovakia. In February 2012, he played his first and only game for the French side, against Italy, before being substituted by Frédéric Bulot. In late 2012, Khazri switched his international allegiance once again, when he accepted a call-up from Sami Trabelsi, the Tunisian national team's coach, including him in the squad for the 2013 African Cup of Nations. Henryk Kasperczak named Khazri among 23 Tunisians to compete at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. In the final group game, a 4–2 win over Zimbabwe at the Stade d'Angondjé, he assisted Naïm Sliti and scored a penalty in a 4–2 win that put the Carthage Eagles through at the expense of a favoured Algeria side. Manager Nabil Maâloul called up Khazri for Tunisia's squad at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. In the second group match, he assisted Dylan Bronn and scored himself in added time in a 5–2 loss to Belgium in Moscow. With both teams already eliminated, he then played his part in a 2–1 comeback win over Panama that was Tunisia's first at the World Cup since 1978; he set up Fakhreddine Ben Youssef and then scored the winning goal, the 2,500th in the competition's history. Khazri was the captain of the Tunisian side that came fourth at…
Club
As of match played 10 May 2025
International
Scores and results list Tunisia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Khazri goal.
- Club
- France national under-21 association football team (2012–2012)
- Club
- Tunisia men's national football team (2013–2022)
- Club
- Sunderland A.F.C. (2016–2018)
- Club
- Stade Rennais F.C. (2017–2018)
- Club
- Montpellier Hérault Sport Club (2022–2025)
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- Tunisia
- National team
- France
- Club
- SC Bastia (2009–2014)
- Club
- FC Girondins de Bordeaux (2014–2016)
- Club
- AS Saint-Étienne (2018–2022)
- Club
- France national under-17 association football team (2006–2007)
- Club
- France national under-19 association football team (2008–2008)
- Club
- Tunisia national under-20 football team (2009–2009)
Legacy
Bastia
Ligue 2: 2011–12 Championnat National: 2010–11 Saint-Étienne
Coupe de France runner-up: 2019–20 Individual
UNFP Ligue 2 Team of the Year: 2011–12 UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month: November 2018 Tunisian Footballer of the Year: 2018
Clubs
- France national under-17 association football team2006–2007
- France national under-19 association football team2008–2008
- SC Bastia2009–2014
- Tunisia national under-20 football team2009–2009
- France national under-21 association football team2012–2012
- Tunisia men's national football team2013–2022
- FC Girondins de Bordeaux2014–2016
- Sunderland A.F.C.2016–2018
- Stade Rennais F.C.2017–2018
- AS Saint-Étienne2018–2022
- Montpellier Hérault Sport Club2022–2025
Played together with
Aaron BoupendzaFC Girondins de Bordeaux · 2016–2020Abdelhamid El KaoutariFrance national under-17 association football team · 2006–2007
Abdelhamid El KaoutariFrance national under-19 association football team · 2008–2009
Abdelhamid El KaoutariMontpellier Hérault Sport Club · 2007–2015
Abdelkrim MerryAS Saint-Étienne · 1986–1987
Abdelkrim MerrySC Bastia · 1974–1980
Abderrahmane MahjoubMontpellier Hérault Sport Club · 1960–1963
Abdeslam OuaddouStade Rennais F.C. · 2003–2006
Abdou DialloFrance national under-17 association football team · 2012–2013
Abdou DialloFrance national under-19 association football team · 2014–2015
Abdou DialloFrance national under-21 association football team · 2016–2019
Abdou TraoréFC Girondins de Bordeaux · 2006–2008
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Identifiers & aliases
Wahbi Khazri is a former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder, left winger or forward.
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