Youssef Msakni

Youssef Msakni

Youssef Msakni
Quick Facts About Youssef Msakni
Celebrated Name Youssef Msakni
Age 34 years old
Nick Name Little Mozart
Birth Name Youssef Msakni
Birth Date 1990-10-28
Gender Male
Profession Footballer
Nationality Tunisian
Place of Birth Tunis, Tunisia
Ethnicity Arabian
Religion Muslim
Horoscope Scorpio
Father Mondher Msakni
Brother Iheb Msakni
Sexualorientation straight
Marital Status married
Wife Amira Jaziri (Ex)
Net Worth $6 million
Salary $700 thousand annually
Market Value €1.20 million
Height 5 ft 10 inches
Weight 73Kg
Body Build/Type Athletic
Eye Color dark brown
Hair Color dark brown
Body Measurement 41-32-16 inches
Current Team Al Arabi FC
Coach Younes Ali

Who is Youssef Msakni?

Youssef Msakni is a Tunisian professional footballer. He currently plays as a winger or forwards for Qatar Stars League club Al Arabi on loan from Al-Duhail. In his International career, Msakni has represented Brazil's national team since 2010. On 14 December 2009, he received his first call-up to the Tunisia national team and made his international debut against Gambia on 9th January 2010. 

Msakni began his football journey by joining the youth side of Stade Tunisien at the age of 14 in 2004. In 2008, he joined the junior side of Espérance Sportive de Tunis. In 2009, he was included in the senior team of ES Tunis and made his professional debut with the club on 26th July 2009, on the first day of the 2009–10 season, against Olympique Béja. 

On 1 January 2013, Msakni became a player for Qatari club Lekhwiya SC for a period of four and a half years; the total amount of the transfer was €11.5 million, a record for an African player. In January 2019 he moved on loan to Belgian First Division A side K.A.S. Eupen. In 2021, He joined the Qatari sports club Al Arabi on a loan from Al-Duhail. 


Where is Youssef Msakni from?

Youssef Msakni was born on 28th October 1990 in Tunis, the capital and largest city of Tunisia. His birthname is Youssef Msakni. He holds Tunisian nationality and belongs to the Arabian ethnicity. His star sign is Scorpio. He is a follower of Islam. 

Msakni was born into a middle-class family. His father, Mondher Msakni, is a former football player who played for the renowned Tunisian club, Stade Tunisien FC while his mother Mrs.Msakni was a homemaker. His brother, Iheb Msakni, is also a footballer who plays for the Tunisian club, Étoile Sportive du Sahel.

Is Youssef Msakni still married?

Youssef Msakni is a divorced man. Previously, he was married to his beautiful girlfriend Amira Jaziri on 4th July 2017. His ex-wife is a Tunisian model and actress. The couple separated after four years of marital relationship in 2021, without disclosing the reason behind their separation. Most probably, the time schedule and different professions might be the reason. 

Youssef Msakni Net Worth and Salary

As of November 2022, the net worth of Youssef Msakni is estimated to be US $6 million. At present playing for Qatar giant club Al Arabi, he earns around $700 thousand annually. His current market value is €1.20 million. 

The football star hasn't lack behind in living a moderate lifestyle through his massive earnings. He owns a beautiful apartment in Doha. His family has real estate property in Tunisian Capital. The player drives Citroen, and Renault brand cars.

How tall is Youssef Msakni?

Youssef Msakni is 5 ft 10 inches tall and his body weight is around 73 Kg. He has an Athletic build body. As a football player, he regularly does workouts and gym exercises to keep himself fit and active. He has a short-cropped haircut that is dark brown in color. His eyes color are also dark brown.

He always does heavy exercise which includes weight lifting, push-ups, Single-leg squats, Dumbbell bench step-ups, and others. He arrives every morning at the Al Arabi FC football training center for warm-ups and training. His body measures 41-32-16 inches.

Facts About Youssef Msakni

  • #1Msakni has played over 80 matches and scored 17 goals for Tunisia.
  • #2 In March 2013, Msakni was reportedly coveted by four English clubs: Newcastle United, Arsenal, Everton and Tottenham.
  • #3He preferred to stay in Qatar despite receiving offers from Olympique de Marseille and teams playing La Liga.
  • #4He wears Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 Elite soccer cleats in 2022-2023.
  • #5He ranks third among all players in Al Arabi SC.
  • #6 He is Left-footed.
  • #7His Fifa 23 rating is 74.
  • #8He is a fashion enthusiast.
  • #9He has two daughters born form his ex-wife.
  • #10He loves luxurious things.