Gregor Kobel, a goalkeeper for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the Swiss national team, was born in Switzerland on December 6, 1997. Kobel represented Switzerland as a young international. In 2020, he was first called up to the senior team.

The national squad for the 2020 UEFA European Championship, where they made one of the biggest impressions of the competition by reaching the quarterfinals, will compete in 2021. On September 1, 2021, he made his debut against Greece in a friendly match that his team won 2-1 at home.

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Club Career

Hoffenheim

• On August 12, 2018, Kobel made his professional debut for 1899 Hoffenheim by taking the field against Rot-Weiß Erfurt in the first round of the DFB-Pokal for the 2017–18 season.
• Hoffenheim won 1-0 on the road in the game.

VfB Stuttgart

• Kobel was on loan to VfB Stuttgart for the 2019–20 campaign.
• Kobel signed a deal with VfB Stuttgart that ran until June 2024 and made a permanent move there on July 28, 2020.

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Borussia Dortmund

• Kobel committed to a five-year deal with Borussia Dortmund on May 31, 2021, in advance of the 2021–2022 campaign.
• A 15 million euro transfer fee was given to VfB Stuttgart.

Gregor Kobel Net Worth

The range of Gregor Kobel’s net worth or income is thought to be between €5,000,000. However, his major occupation as a soccer player has brought him a significant amount of wealth.

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Eiji Kawashima (, Kawashima Eiji, born 20 March 1983) is a Japanese professional football goalkeeper who competes for both the Japan national team and Ligue 1 club Strasbourg.

Prior to joining Lierse S.K. in Belgium in 2010, he played for Omiya Ardija, Nagoya Grampus Eight, and Kawasaki Frontale in Japan. From 2012 to 2015, he then played for Standard Liège, a different Belgian club, and from 2015 to 2016, he did so for Dundee United in Scotland. At 2010, 2014, and 2018 World Cups, he represented Japan and received almost 90 caps.

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Eiji Kawashima Early Life

Since he idolised Sergio Goycochea and watched a video of his performance, which moved him, Kawashima, who was born in Yono, Saitama, Japan, started playing football and transitioned to the goalie position. He later enrolled at Urawa Higashi High School and Yononishi Junior High School.

There is an elder brother and sister for Kawashima.

Club Career

Early Career

After completing his high school education at Urawa Higashi, Kawashima began his professional career at Omiya Ardija in the J2 League. He made his Omiya Ardija debut on April 6, 2002. Throughout his three-year stint, he continued to play for the team, making 41 appearances. Kawashima had a tryout with Serie A team Parma while playing for Omiya Ardija.

Kawashima joined Nagoya Grampus Eight in the J1 League of Japan in 2004. He was the club’s backup goalkeeper for three seasons, competing against seasoned veteran Seigo Narazaki. Occasionally, Kawashima was given an opportunity to play for the first team because Narazaki was injured. Kawashima, though, had injury concerns of his own after suffering a hand injury at the conclusion of the season and missing several weeks of action.

Kawasaki Frontale

Kawashima had been signed by Kawasaki Frontale for a transfer price of 150 million yen, it was revealed on December 29, 2006. The transfer was at the time the most expensive for a J.League player. In the season’s first game, a 1-0 victory over Kashima Antlers, Kawashima made his Kawasaki Frontale debut as a starter and recorded a shutout.

He then defeated Arema 3-1 to make his AFC Champions League debut. He quickly won admiration for his performances after becoming the starter in goal. Kawasaki Frontale won their group that year and went on to become the first Japanese team to earn a spot in the 2007 AFC Champions League.

Lierse

Kawashima finished his transition to Europe after taking part in the 2010 World Cup by signing up with Lierse S.K. in the Belgian Pro League. He entered into a two-year contract with the club, with the possibility of an extension. “After seeing the World Cup, I decided that the only way I can grow better is by putting myself in a more competitive atmosphere,” Kawashima said of the decision.

Dundee United

In order to recruit Kawashima, the Scottish Premiership team Dundee United submitted a UK work visa application in November 2015. On December 29, once the work permit had been obtained, the signature was officially verified. Manager Mixu Paatelainen called Kawashima’s signing a “great coup” at the time.

On January 2, 2016, he made his club debut against Dundee, a rival city team, losing 2-1. When Kawashima was at fault for giving up easy goals, his play was criticized. Nevertheless, he was successful in keeping three clean sheets, one each against Ross County, St. Johnstone, and Hamilton Academical. However, the team was demoted after dropping 2-1 to Dundee once more on May 2, 2016.

Metz

Kawashima joined Metz of Ligue 1 on August 2. Kawashima did not make the starting lineup for the first two months of the season, instead making appearances on the substitute bench and backing up Thomas Didillon for most of the year.

On January 8, 2017, RC Lens was eliminated from the Coupe de France, and he played the entire 90 minutes against them. On April 18, 2017, he made his league debut for FC Metz in a 3-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain. He was instrumental in a 1-1 draw against Toulouse on May 15, 2017, saving a penalty and making several noteworthy saves.

Strasbourg

Free agency Kawashima signed a one-season deal with Ligue 1 team RC Strasbourg in August 2018.

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Eiji Kawashima Awards

Japan

• AFC Asian Cup: 2011

Individual

• J.League Best Eleven: 2009
• J.League Individual Fair-Play Award: 2009

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Eiji Kawashima Net Worth

The range of Eiji Kawashima’s net worth or income is thought to be between $4.5 Million. However, his major occupation as a soccer player has brought him a significant amount of wealth.

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Eiji Kawashima FIFA 22 Stats

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Granit Xhaka is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League side Arsenal and captains the Switzerland national team. Xhaka began his career in Basel, where he won the Swiss Super League in each of his first two seasons.

In 2012, he joined Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he established a reputation as a technically skilled player and natural leader while also facing criticism for his volatility. In May 2016, he made a high-profile move to Arsenal for a sum in the region of £30 million. Granit Xhaka was a member of the Swiss squad that won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2009. He made his senior debut in 2011 and has since garnered over 100 caps for his country.

Granit Xhaka Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Granit Xhaka
Nick Name	Little Einstein
Age	31 years (as in 2023)
Religion	Islam
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Libra
Birth Place	Basel, Switzerland
Date of Birth	September 27, 1992
Nationality	Swiss
Residence	London, England
Home Town	Basel, Switzerland
Hobbies	Swimming, Travelling
Family
Mother’s Name	Elmaze Xhaka
Father’s Name	Ragip Xhaka
Brother	Taulant Xhaka
Sister	Agnesa Xhaka
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Married
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Leonita Lekaj
Marriage Date	July, 2017
Children	One daughter named Ayana
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Not Available
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike, Adidas
Career Manager	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	1.85 meters
Weight (Approx.)	82 kgs.
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	45 inches
Biceps Size	15 inches
Waist Size	33 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Albanian
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	10 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favourite Food	Not Available
Favourite Book	Not Available
Favourite Colors	Not Available
Favourite Sport	Football
Controversies	Not Available

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Life of Granit Xhaka

Granit Xhaka was born on September 27, 1992. He is a Swiss professional footballer who currently plays for Premier League club Arsenal and captains the Swiss national team.

Xhaka was born in the Swiss city of Basel to an ethnic Albanian family from Podujevo, Kosovo, which was then part of the FR Yugoslavia. That year, the family relocated from Podujevo to Basel, Switzerland, where Granit and his older brother Taulant Xhaka were born.

He began his football career with Concordia Basel and transferred to Basel in 2002. He has played for different Basel youth teams and has been a part of the U-21 squad since 2008. Xhaka appeared in 37 games for the U-21 squad between 2008 and 2010, scoring eleven goals.

Granit won the Swiss Super League in each of his first two seasons with Basel. In 2012, he joined Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he established a reputation as a technically skilled player and natural leader while also facing criticism for his volatility.

At the age of 22, he was named captain of Borussia Mönchengladbach and led the side to UEFA Champions League qualifying for the second consecutive season. In 2016, he made a high-profile move to Arsenal for a sum in the region of £30 million.

Xhaka was a member of the Swiss squad that won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2009. He made his senior debut in 2011. He has received over 100 caps for Switzerland, including appearances at the FIFA WC in 2014 and 2018, and the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and 2020.

Taulant, Xhaka’s older brother, is also a professional footballer who plays for Basel and the Albania national team. Xhaka married his long-term girlfriend, Leonita Lekaj, in July 2017. His wife gave birth to their daughter, Ayana, on October 7, 2019.

Granit Xhaka Net Worth

Granit Xhaka enjoys an excellent contract from Arsenal. Being the captain of the Swiss team also has its perks. Thus, he enjoys a handsome salary of about 6 Million Euros per annum. Apart from football, he earns a lot from commercials as well. His market value stands at about 20 Million Euros. At present, Granit Xhaka’s net worth is 25 Million Euros.

Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx)	25 Million Euros
Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx)	21 Million Euros
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx)	20 Million Euros
Annual Salary	6 Million Euros
Monthly Salary	500,000 Euros
Weekly Salary	125,000 Euros
Market Value	20 Million Euros
Car Collection	He owns an Audi.
Income Source	Professional Football and endorsements

Football Career

Club Career

Granit Xhaka began his football career with Concordia Basel and transferred to Basel in 2002. He has played for different Basel youth teams and has been a part of the U-21 squad since 2008. He appeared in 37 games for the U-21 squad between 2008 and 2010, scoring eleven goals.

Basel

Thorsten Fink, a former Basel coach, once stated. “After Granit Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri is Switzerland’s top talent.” Ottmar Hitzfeld, the Swiss national football coach, has called him the “young Schweinsteiger.”

Granit Xhaka has been a member of the Basel first team since the start of the 2010–11 season. He made his first team debut against Debrecen in the third qualifying round of the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League at the Szusza Ferenc Stadium.

He scored the second goal in Basel’s 2–0 triumph at the end of the game. On May 15, 2011, he scored his first Super League goal in a 5–1 home triumph over FC Thun. Xhaka won the Super League Championship title with Basel at the conclusion of the 2010–11 season, and the Double, League Championship title, and Swiss Cup with the club at the end of the 2011–12 season.

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Basel confirmed on their website on May 18, 2012, that Xhaka has accepted terms with Lucien Favre’s Borussia Mönchengladbach. Xhaka signed a five-year contract with the club after passing medicals. Mönchengladbach did not disclose the transfer cost, although it is expected to be around €8.5 million.

On August 18, 2012, Xhaka made his debut in a DFB-Pokal first round match against Alemannia Aachen. Three days later, he made his debut for Borussia Dortmund in a 1–3 home loss to Dynamo Kyiv in qualifying for the 2012–13 UEFA Champions League. On August 25, he made his Bundesliga debut in the team’s season-opening 2–1 home win against 1899 Hoffenheim.

In a 3–2 loss against 1. FC Nürnberg, he scored his first and only goal of the season. Xhaka started 29 games and made five replacement appearances in his second season at Gladbach, who finished sixth in the 2014–15 Bundesliga.

Granit Xhaka started all 34 2014–15 Bundesliga games for Borussia Dortmund and was nominated to the league’s team of the season. Borussia Dortmund finished third to qualify for the 2015–16 UEFA Champions League.

Xhaka led Borussia Dortmund and scored his first goal of the season in a 4–2 win over FC Augsburg on September 23, 2015. Xhaka captained the team again in the following match, a 3–1 victory over VfB Stuttgart. On September 30, he made his Champions League debut for Borussia Dortmund in a 1–2 group stage loss at home to Manchester City.

On 20 December, Granit Xhaka earned his fifth red card for the squad in his 95th game for punching his opponent in the first half; he willingly donated €20,000 to charity as an apology.

Arsenal

2016-2018

Arsenal purchased Xhaka from Borussia Mönchengladbach for a cost of about £30–35 million on May 25, 2016. Xhaka was signed after Arsenal supposedly backed out of a move for N’Golo Kanté due to agency fees totaling more than £10 million. Xhaka made his Arsenal debut (as a half-time substitute) in a 2–1 triumph over the MLS All-Stars.

Granit Xhaka made his competitive debut for Arsenal in the club’s opening Premier League encounter of the 2016–17 season, a 4–3 defeat to Liverpool, replacing midfielder Mohamed Elneny in the 65th minute while also receiving a yellow card. On September 17, 2016, he scored his first goal for the club, a 25-yard thunderbolt in a 4–1 Premier League victory over Hull City.

Four days later, he would score another long-range goal, this time from 30 yards, in a 4–0 EFL Cup win over Nottingham Forest. Xhaka received his first red card for Arsenal – and his ninth for club and country since April 2014 – in a 3–2 win over Swansea City on October 15, 2016.

Granit Xhaka was sent off for the second time this season by referee Jon Moss in Arsenal’s 2–1 home win against Burnley on January 22, 2017. After scoring his first goal for the club in September, he would not score in the Premier League again until May, when he scored the first goal of a 2–0 victory over Manchester United, ending United’s undefeated streak of 25 games.

Xhaka went on to play a key role in Arsenal’s FA Cup victory. Xhaka’s first goal of the 2017–18 season came in a 3–3 draw with Liverpool, when he struck a 25-yard thunderbolt to tie the game at 2–2.

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2019-2020

On September 27, 2019, Arsenal manager Unai Emery stated that Xhaka will be the Gunners’ next captain, succeeding Laurent Koscielny.

Granit Xhaka was criticised after being substituted in the 61st minute of the match against Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 27, 2019. When his name was announced to be replaced, a number of the Arsenal fans began to applaud.

As he went off the field, he was booed, and he retaliated by making various sarcastic gestures and aggressively yelling “fuck off” twice to the spectators who jeered his name. He also took off his jersey before heading down the tunnel.

After the game, Xhaka’s actions were heavily criticised, and manager Unai Emery called Xhaka’s actions “wrong.” Emery also recommended that Xhaka apologise. The club stated on October 30, 2019, that Xhaka will be provided counselling.

Granit Xhaka later explained the situation to Arsenal through Twitter. Xhaka was deprived of the captain’s armband on November 5, 2019, only a month and a week after his appointment. After previously serving as vice captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was named captain.

Following this event, Xhaka took a break from the first team squad, and it was widely assumed that he would depart Arsenal during the approaching January transfer window.

Granit Xhaka was reintroduced into the team as a crucial player under new manager Mikel Arteta and experienced a big uptick in his form for the club, slowly beginning to win over the supporters with whom he had previously had an oft-fractious relationship.

2020-present

Granit Xhaka was picked to start the FA Cup Final against Chelsea on August 1, 2020, and went on to collect his second winners’ medal as Arsenal won their 14th FA Cup.

On August 28, 2020, Xhaka started in the 2020 FA Community Shield, which Arsenal won 5–4 in a penalty shootout over Liverpool after the match was 1–1 after 90 minutes. Arsenal will play Burnley in a Premier League match on December 13, 2020.

After a fight with Dwight McNeil and afterwards grabbed Ashley Westwood by the neck, Xhaka was sent off in the 56th minute. Burnley finally won 1–0 when teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored an own goal in the 73rd minute.

He scored his first Premier League goal of the 2020–21 season on December 26, 2020, from a free kick in a 3–1 home win over Chelsea.

Granit Xhaka was sent a red card in the first leg of an EFL Cup semi-final against Liverpool on January 13, 2022. It was his seventh red card in his Arsenal career overall. The game finally ended in a stalemate.

International Career

Switzerland youth squads

Xhaka has represented Switzerland’s junior team at the U-17 level. At 2009, he competed in the Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria. The Swiss national team won the World Cup.

He made his debut for the Switzerland national under-19 football team as a replacement on May 25, 2010, as the squad defeated the Austria national under-19 football team 3–2 at the Schwaz, Austria. On September 7, 2010, he scored his first goal for the U-19 squad in a 3–0 victory over the Czech Republic.

Switzerland under-21

Granit Xhaka made his debut for the under-21 squad as a substitute on September 3, 2010, when the team defeated the Republic of Ireland 1–0 at the Cornaredo Stadium in Lugano. This was the last game in Group 2’s qualification for the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship.

Xhaka was a part of the Swiss U-21 squad that competed in the final event, which was hosted by Denmark from June 11 to June 25, 2011. The Swiss squad reached the final without surrendering a goal, however they were defeated 2–0 by Spain.

Senior Team

2011-2017

Granit Xhaka was uncertain whether to play for his own country or Albania before making his international debut for Switzerland, and he complained to the Albanian sports media that the FSHF was neglecting him while the Swiss Football Association was showing considerably more interest.

On 4 June 2011, Xhaka made his debut for Switzerland against England in a 2–2 UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying tie at Wembley Stadium. In his sixth international game, he scored his first international goal in a 1–0 away win over Luxembourg at the Stade Josy Barthel on November 15, 2011.

Switzerland again attempted to recruit Xhaka to compete in the Olympic Football Tournament in 2012, but he chose to stay at his current club for pre-season training.

He played in all ten of Switzerland’s 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, scoring both goals in a 2–0 win against Slovenia. Xhaka became a part of Switzerland’s 2014 World Cup roster by national coach Ottmar Hitzfeld on June 2, 2014. Xhaka scored in the team’s second encounter, a 5–2 loss against France.

Granit Xhaka was included to Switzerland’s Euro 2016 squad, which kicked off against Albania in Lens. Xhaka faced up against his brother Taulant, whose team won 1–0. He was named the match’s MVP. Xhaka played every minute of Switzerland’s campaign, which concluded in the round of 16 with a loss to Poland at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard; following a 1–1 tie, he was the only player who did not score in the penalty shootout.

2018-present

Before the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, there was talk that Xhaka may transfer allegiances to represent Kosovo, which had been admitted as a full member of FIFA and was now permitted to play competitive matches for the first time.

Granit Xhaka, on the other hand, released an open letter in which he stated that his participation in Euro 2016 barred him from changing his allegiance. Therefore, he was bound to Switzerland.

Xhaka was nominated to Switzerland’s 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia by manager Vladimir Petkovi. On June 22, he equalised with a long-range shot as the Swiss rallied from behind to overcome Serbia 2–1.

He and teammate Xherdan Shaqiri, who is also of Kosovar heritage, celebrated their goals with an eagle gesture like the Albanian flag’s double headed eagle. FIFA penalised each player 10,000 Swiss francs for “unsporting behaviour according to fair-play rules.”

In the absence of Stephan Lichtsteiner, Vladimir Petkovi appointed Granit Xhaka as a temporary captain, which drew criticism from former Swiss international Stéphane Henchoz, who claimed that Xhaka could not properly represent Switzerland due to his Albanian heritage.

He instead suggested that Lichtsteiner, Yann Sommer, or Fabian Schär serve as captain. In an attempt to entice Xherdan Shaqiri back to the national team, Xhaka offered him the leadership in September 2019.

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Granit Xhaka FIFA 22

Granit Xhaka was born on September 27, 1992. He is currently 31 years old and plays as a Defensive Midfielder for Arsenal in England. His overall rating in FIFA 22 is 79 with a potential of 79. Xhaka has got a 3-star skillmoves rating. He prefers to shoot with his left foot. His workrates are Low / Medium. Xhaka is about 1.85 meters tall while he weighs around 82 kgs. Currently, Granit Xhaka is playing with number 34. His best stats are:

• Aggression: 91
• Shot Power: 90
• Short Pass: 84
• Long Pass: 84
• Stamina: 82

Granit Xhaka FIFA 22 Stats

Facts about Granit Xhaka

• While he is a solid player at the base of midfield, Xhaka is also not exactly a tidy player. Xhaka is not one of the fastest players on the pitch. Teams tend to try and expose that weakness by getting midfield runners to run at him.
• He also has trouble keeping his temper in check at times. He finished the 2016 Bundesliga with three red cards. Nobody else in the league had three.
• Xhaka’s parents are originally from Kosovo, but they moved to Basel, Switzerland where Granit was born. Football runs in the family and his elder brother Taulant Xhaka, one-and-a-half years older than him, is a defender for Albania.
• After a terrible start to the 2015-16 season, Manager Lucien Favre resigned. The new manager Andre Schubert’s first move was to replace the injured captain Tony Jantschke with Granit Xhaka. This happened right before his 23rd birthday. To lead a team at just 23 is no joke.
• Xhaka loves the number 34. It was his jersey number back at Basel. He even has it tattooed on his back.
• Xhaka married his long-term girlfriend, Leonita Lekaj, in July 2017. His wife gave birth to their daughter, Ayana, on October 7, 2019.
• His most striking ability is the extraordinary range of passing. He tends to spray the ball around the field from his deep-lying midfield position.
• Granit’s father, Ragip, was a student at the University of Pristina. When he was 22, he participated in demonstrations against the Communist Yugoslavia rule in Kosovo. Therefore, he was sentenced to prison for about three and a half years.
• Granit Xhaka once swore at fans after being substituted during their Premier League draw with Crystal Palace. He seemingly mouthed “fuck off” twice as he pushed away a handshake from Emery.

FAQs

The Spanish professional footballer, Cesar Azpilicueta Tanco, currently plays for Chelsea in the Premier League and for the Spain national team. As a youth product of Osasuna, Azpilicueta spent three seasons in La Liga before joining Marseille, winning four major honors with the French club. Two years later, he won a domestic double with Chelsea. He joined Chelsea in the summer of 2012. Petr Cech is the only non-English player with more appearances for Chelsea, having played over 450 times for the club.

In 2019, he led Chelsea to the Europa League title, in 2021, he led them to the Champions League title, and in 2021 he led them to the FIFA Club World Cup title. Azpilicueta won 55 caps for Spain at the youth level in all age groups and represented the under-21s at two European Championships, winning the 2011 edition. His first appearance with the full side came in 2013 and he was selected for two World Cups, as well as Euro 2016 and Euro 2020.

Cesar Azpilicueta Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	César Azpilicueta Tanco
Nick Name	Dave
Age	34 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Roman Catholic
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Born Place	Zizur Mayor, Spain
Date of Birth	28 August 1989
Nationality	Spanish
Residence	Zizur Mayor, Spain
Home Town	Zizur Mayor, Spain
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding
Family
Mother’s Name	Name Not Available
Father’s Name	Name Not Available
Brother(s)	Juan Pablo
Sister(s)	Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Adriana Guerendiain
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Adriana Guerendiain
Children	Daughters- • Carlota Azpilicueta • Martina Azpilicueta Sons- 1- Name Not Available
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Berlin School of Business and Innovation
Educational Qualification	MBA in Business Management
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Relatives
Football Career
Debut Club	• August 24, 2012: Chelsea F.C. • June 28, 2010: Olympique de Marseille
Debut International	• 2013: Spain national football team • 2012: Spain national under-23 football team • 2008: Spain national under-21 football team • 2009: Spain national under-20 football team • 2007: Spain national under-19 football team, CA Osasuna B • 2006: Spain national under-17 football team, CA Osasuna B • 2005: Spain national under-16 football team
Jersey Number	• 28 (Chelsea F.C.) • 2 (Spain national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Chelsea F.C. • Spain national football team
Coach/Mentor	Thomas Tuchel
Position	Defender – Right-Back
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 178 cm in meters- 1.78 m in feet inches- 5’10”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 77 kg in pounds- 170 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	39 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	30 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Spanish
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Light Blue
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	8 U.S.
Shoe Size	10 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Defender
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Italian Food
Favorite Drinks	Coffee
Favorite Color	Brown
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	iPhone/Apple

Life Journey

WoodGram presents the Full Story of a Football Genius known by his simple nickname “Dave.”.

Cesar Azpilicueta’s Biography and Childhood Story provides a full account of notable events from his childhood time to the present day. This biography of the Chelsea Legend and Captain focuses on his life before fame, his relationship life, and his family life, as well as other OFF-Pitch little-known facts about him.

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There is no doubt that everyone knows about Cesar Azpilicueta’s defensive skills, but few consider his biography, which is quite interesting. Without further ado, let’s begin.

On the 28th day of August 1989, Azpilicueta Tanco was born in Pamplona, Spain. Azpilicueta Tanco was born to Mr. and Mrs. Azpilicueta Tanco. His zodiac sign is Virgo.

Cesar was introduced to football by his elder brother, Juan Pablo Azpilicueta, who is nine years older than him. Azpilicueta came up through CA Osasuna’s youth system. He began his career as a forward before becoming a midfielder.

Azpilicueta became a regular in the first team in 2007-2008 due to injuries in the main squad. His career took off from there. After serving as a left-back the following season, he moved to Marseille in 2010.

In Marseille, he set a world record by playing as an attacker, winger, central/defensive midfielder, and right/central/left-back. At this point, he was a complete player.

Marseille confirmed that Azpilicueta could leave in August 2012 amid speculation about clubs interested in the player, including Premier League club Chelsea. Marseille said, “If Chelsea makes a fair offer for Azpi (Azpilicueta), we will let him go.”.

Despite his loyalty to Marseille, the player said he would leave if only his departure would improve Marseille’s finances. Chelsea FC’s acquisition of the player saved Marseille’s finances. After that, history was written.

Cesar Azpilicueta is a good man first and foremost. On the field, he has a gentle personality, which reflects his personal life. He is the kind of man every lady deserves to have as a lifelong lover.

The best thing about Cesar’s relationship life is that he has been taken by a lady who will never let him go, and that is all because of his good character. The actor is in a relationship with his childhood sweetheart, who goes by the name, Adriana Azpilicueta. They got married in June 2015 in Pamplona, Spain (where both of them are from).

They have a child together, who was born in March 2014. Adriana loves to keep her private life very private. It has been reported that Adriana most times battles with her husband regarding his over-loyalty to the Chelsea football club even when they are on holiday.

“As Cesar Azpilicueta points out,

He said he loved the good qualities of his wife. I accept the flaws that she has as well. I do not make my wife feel guilty for having the flaws she does. I personally take full responsibility for my errors and do not look for anyone to blame.”

The older brother of Azpilicueta, Juan Pablo Azpilicueta Tanco (born 1980), was also a professional footballer. As a midfielder, he competed exclusively in the lower divisions of the Spanish football leagues. The reason for the involvement of his little brother in football has been credited to him.

Aspilicueta’s father and mother live in Pamplona, Spain, where Azpilicueta grew up. Both parents are completely away from the media and enjoy an enjoyable life in their Spanish bull city away from the press. Azpilicueta is a Spanish city that is famous throughout the world for its running of bulls events. As part of their renowned multi-day festival, daredevil runners lead bulls through the streets of the city.

The idea of watching and participating in dangerous festivals can be very exciting for viewers.

Cesar Azpilicueta puts it this way:

The bull-running has never been something that I have participated in or observed. I can’t imagine I would have done it even if I had not been a footballer. But I know a lot of my former teammates who did it, and people in the town who have trained all year to be fit enough to run from bulls. Everyone has their own passion. Perhaps mine is to be fit for football.

It was once reported by Azpilicueta that his Creisea teammates had given up trying to pronounce his name correctly – preferring instead to call him ‘Dave’.

It is said that Azpilicueta once produced an idiot’s guide to pronouncing his name after his English fans demanded that they know how to pronounce the name.

The incident caused him to go to extreme lengths in order to teach his fans how to pronounce his surname. In the letter, Azpilicueta wrote out his name and broke it down into three simple, easy-to-say sections: Ath-pilly-kwta. Quite simple.

Azpilicueta drives a white Mercedes GLS that costs around £70,000. Currently, he earns E100,000 a week and can afford to buy four of these cars in a month.

It was not easy for Cesar to learn how to live in England when he arrived from France. However, he managed. There was one man who helped him along the way. His countryman Juan Mata is the man who regularly takes him to a London tour guide whose services he uses on a regular basis.

In the months following the arrival of new manager Jose Mourinho, Azpilicueta began to appear regularly as a left-back, taking the place of longtime incumbent Ashley Cole. In fact, he is the reason why Ashley Cole left Chelsea in the first place.

In the words Jose Mourinho once told a reporter:

“Azpilicueta is the kind of player I like a lot. I think a team with 11 Azpilicuetas would probably win the competition (Champions League) because football is not just about pure talent”.

Azpilicueta has even been used as a left-back by Antonio Conte. Azpilicueta was once voted the club’s Player of the Year for the 2013/2014 season. I was surprised to learn that he played every minute of every game for Chelsea during the 2016/2017 season.

In our research, we noticed that Azpilicueta is a Virgo.

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Cesar Azpilicueta Net Worth

How much does he earn in 2023?

As of December 2018, the center back signed a contract with Chelsea, a contract which carries a salary of 8.3 million euros (7.2 million pounds) per year. As a result, we have crunched the numbers and he earns €22,678 (£19,523) per day and €945 (£813) per hour!

‎Salary & Net Worth Updated 2023
Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx)	38 Million Euro (33.4 Million Pound)
Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx)	30 Million Euro (25.8 Million Pound)
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx)	Not Available
Annual Salary	8.3 million euros (7.2 million pounds)
Per Month Salary	€691,667 (£601,449)
Per Week Salary	€159,615 (£138,796)
Per Day Salary	€22,740 (£19,774)
Per Hour Salary	€947 (£823)
Per Minute Salary	€16 (£14)
Current Contract	With Chelsea FC
Contract Signed	Aug 24, 2012
Contract Expires	Jun 30, 2023
Contract Signing Amount or Transfer Fee	$8.25 Million
Market Value	$12.10 Million
Highest Market Value	$44.00 Million (Mar 23, 2018)
Endorsements	$1-$5 Million
Income Source	Professional Footballer
Cars Collection	Mercedes

Cesar Azpilicueta In FIFA 2022

Azpilicueta plays as a Center Back for Chelsea in England and is currently 34 years old. With a potential of 83, he has an overall rating of 83 in FIFA 22. Azpilicueta has received a skillmoves rating of two stars. The player prefers to shoot with his right foot. His work rates are Medium / Medium. According to our database, Azpilicueta’s height is 178 cm and his weight is estimated to be 77 kg. Azpilicueta is currently playing with the number 2 and the number 28.

Club Career

Osasuna

• He is a product of the youth system of his hometown club CA Osasuna and made his debut for the club in La Liga on 8 April 2007 in a 0–2 loss to Real Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano.
• Although still a member of the reserve team, he started his career as a forward and once he left the reserve team switched to midfield throughout his club and international career (both senior and youth), he played in a range of positions, including center-back and central midfield.
• As a consequence of injuries in the main squad, Azpilicueta established himself as a first-team regular at the age of just 18 due to injuries in the main squad.
• In the following season, he maintained this position, appearing in all but two league games over the course of the season.

Marseille

• On 21 June 2010, the French club Olympique de Marseille announced that an agreement had been reached with the Spanish club Osasuna regarding the transfer of Azpilicueta, on a four-year contract worth €7 million.
• The Navarrese confirmed the agreement a week later, with the transfer fee possibly increasing to as much as €9.5 million depending on the situation.
• During his UEFA Champions League debut, he scored the only goal of the match in a home match against Spartak Moscow in the group stage, though in his own net.
• It was during the early minutes of a 4-0 home victory against Montpellier – which would have put Marseille at the top of the league table – that Azpilicueta ruptured the anterior cruciate ligaments in his left knee.
• He was sidelined for a period of six months. It was on 13 May 2012, when he scored his first and only Ligue 1 goal for Marseille in a 3–0 win over Auxerre, that he made his debut.
• As far as rumors are concerned, Chelsea, as well as other Premier League clubs, have expressed interest in Azpilicueta, so Marseille confirmed that he could leave the club, saying, “If Chelsea makes an equitable offer for Azpi, we will let him leave.” Despite his loyalty to Marseille, the player said he was willing to leave if his departure could help Marseille’s finances.

Chelsea

• Chelsea signed Azpilicueta for an undisclosed fee, reportedly £7 million, on 24 August 2012.
• “He is a strong running right back with pace as well, so I think he is already a complete player,” said Juan Mata, his teammate, and countryman.
• Because his surname was difficult for some English speakers to pronounce, club fans nicknamed him “Dave”.
• On 25 September 2012, Azpilicueta made his debut in a 6–0 home victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers in a League Cup tie.
• The following week, he came on as a substitute for Branislav Ivanovi* in a 4–1 win over Norwich City at Stamford Bridge.
• Azpilicueta’s first league start came against Swansea City in a 1–1 away draw on 3 November.
• The Blues ace played 48 games in his first year with the Rafael Benitez-led side, including eight matches in the Europa League victory.
• In the final against Benfica, his handball in the 67th minute led to an equalizing penalty kick from *Scar Cardozo in an eventual 2–1 victory in Amsterdam.
• During the fourth round of the League Cup on 29 October 2013, Azpilicueta scored his first competitive goal for Chelsea, scoring the first in a 2–0 victory over Arsenal.
• Upon the arrival of new manager José Mourinho, he began appearing regularly at left-back, replacing longtime incumbent Ashley Cole.
• “Azpilicueta is the kind of player I like a lot. I think a team with 11 of them would probably win the Champions League because football is more than talent alone.”
• He was named the club’s Players’ Player of the Year at the end of the season.
• Before the 2014-15 season began, Cole was released and the club spent £15.8 million on Filipe Luis, but Azpilicueta began the year as the first-choice left-back.
• The 22-year-old signed a new contract with the club on 2 September 2014 and was sent off in the first half of a 2–1 win at Crystal Palace on 18 October for a foul on Mile Jedinak.
• As Chelsea won the League Cup on 1 March 2015, Azpilicueta started. After a collision with Tottenham Hotspur’s Eric Dier in the second half, he left the pitch to have his head bandaged.
• The season ended with the conquest of the domestic league title after a five-year wait.
• In the 1–0 loss to Arsenal in the 2015 FA Community Shield, Azpilicueta played for 69 minutes.
• It was his first Premier League goal 19 days later when he scored the third goal in a 3–2 away win over West Bromwich Albion, and he netted again in a 2–2 draw in the reverse fixture on 13 January 2016.
• While Azpilicueta was initially used as a left-back under new manager Antonio Conte, the latter converted into a back-three formation after two consecutive league defeats, and the former players as a center-back in the following match against Hull City on 1 October 2016, which ended in a 2–0 away win.
• After signing a three-and-a-half-year contract with Chelsea, he made his 200th competitive appearance for the club in a 1–0 away win over Sunderland on 13 December 2016.
• In addition to playing every minute of the season as his team won the league, Azpilicueta also scored in a 4–3 victory against Watford after the title was already secured.
• He was appointed vice-captain to Gary Cahill after the departure of John Terry in late July 2017.
• He scored his first Champions League goal in a 6–0 win at home against Qarabao FK on 12 September of that year.
• A new contract was signed by Azpilicueta in December 2018. He had already worn the armband when the Englishman was out of the team, including in the UEFA Europa League Final win over Arsenal in Azerbaijan during the 2019–20 season.
• In the Champions League, he won his 350th Chelsea appearance with a 1–0 away win against Ajax on 23 October.
• With a goal in his 100th appearance as club captain on 1 January 2020, Azpilicueta was named man of the match in the 1–1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion.
• In the 2020 FA Cup Final, Azpilicueta conceded a penalty and was later injured, which led to his substitution on 1 August.
• In his appearance against Manchester City on 3 January 2021, Azpilicueta became Chelsea’s 13th player to make 400 appearances.
• After being sent off during the final matchday of the league season on 23 May, he was overturned on appeal after appearing to strike Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish during a 1–2 defeat.
• The following week, he led the team to a 1–0 victory in the UEFA Champions League Final against Manchester City at Estádio do Drag*o, Porto, winning their first title in nine years.
• As of 28 August 2021, Azpilicueta became the fourth Chelsea player to reach 300 Premier League appearances after John Terry (492), Frank Lampard (429), and Petr Čech (333). In a 1-1 draw against Liverpool, he started.
• In the final 30-man shortlist for the 2021 Ballon d’Or, Azpilicueta was one of five Chelsea players.
• Azpilicueta lifted the trophy in the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup Final on 12 February 2022, their second FIFA Club World Cup Final, the first being in 2012 when Chelsea lost to Corinthians.
• He became the first and only Chelsea player to have won every major trophy at the club after winning this trophy and the UEFA Super Cup shortly before.

International Career

• Azpilicueta helped the Spanish under-19 team win the UEFA European Championship in 2007.
• Later that year, he was selected for the 2009 European Championships in Sweden, where he played three matches in an eventual group-stage exit.
• The 20-year-old Azpilicueta was named by senior side manager Vicente del Bosque in a provisional list of 30 players on 11 May 2010, in anticipation of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
• Ultimately, he did not make the final cut. He won the European Under-21 Championship in Denmark one year after recovering from a long-term injury.
• Azpilicueta was selected for Spain’s squad for the 2012 Summer Olympics, after not being selected for the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament.
• He played in only one group match due to the presence of Alvaro Dominguez, a 0–0 draw with Morocco at Old Trafford as the national team failed to advance.
• Azpilicueta was named to the squad for the upcoming international friendly against Uruguay on 1 February 2013.
• ‘Azpilicueta is playing many games for Chelsea,’ the manager said. He is energetic, defends well, and is always willing to attack.
• Our hopes are high for him. Five days later, he made his senior debut, playing the entire 90 minutes in a 3-1 victory in Doha, Qatar; after the match, he said that it was his “dream to play for Spain.”
• During the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup held in Brazil, Azpilicueta was selected for the tournament: he started in Spain’s 10–0 win against Tahiti in the second game of their group against Tahiti, setting a record for the largest margin of victory in the competition, and he was also the sub at the half of Spain’s 3–0 defeat against Brazil in the final.
• In June 2014, Azpilicueta was selected to represent Spain at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. In the nation’s first two group stage matches, against the Netherlands and Chile, he started in the right-back position as they were eliminated from the competition.
• In addition, Azpilicueta was also named to the 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, as well as the 24-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.
• In the latter, he scored his first senior international goal, which was also the second goal in his team’s 5-3 win against Croatia in the Round of 16 stages of the tournament.
• On 5 September 2021, Azpilicueta captained Spain for the first time in a match for a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Georgia.

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Facts About Cesar Azpilicueta

• Born in Zizur Mayor, Navarre, Azpilicueta was the son of Patxi Azpilicueta, a painter, and Charo Tanco, a primary school teacher.
• Juan Pablo Azpilicueta, Azpilicueta’s older brother, was also a footballer, born in 1980. He competed exclusively in lower-league football, as a midfielder.
• Since retiring, Juan Pablo has turned his attention to management. He has most recently served as manager of CD Subiza in Spain’s Tercera División.
• Earlier this year, in June 2015, he married Adriana Guerendiain, his long-term girlfriend. Since then, the couple has had three children: two daughters and a son. It was in March of 2014 that Adriana gave birth to the couple’s first daughter, Martina.
• Aboard Hashtag United, an English non-league team that competes in the Isthmian League North Division, Azpilicueta has been a board member and co-owner since 2018.
• In the year 2020, Azpilicueta announced the formation of his own eSports team, Falcons.
• Along with Jose Antonio Cacho and Jesus Rincon, both of whom are top players in Spain and have millions of YouTube subscribers, he is part-owner of the company.
• Azpilicueta speaks three languages. This means that he is fluent in Spanish, French, and English.
• Upon graduating from the Berlin School of Business and Innovation in 2021, he will be working towards completing an online degree, as well as an MBA in Business Management.

FAQs

Conclusion

A look at Cesar Azpilicueta’s life story reveals that our career path is not solely dependent on our childhood dreams when it comes to our career path. The fact that kids compelled him to stay in the post against his wishes was an opportunity for him to build himself up.

In our opinion, the parents should be commended for the fact that they have devoted a large part of their money to enrolling Simon in a sports academy. It is true they will be very proud of the fact that he never wasted the opportunity he had to succeed in his endeavors.

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Youssef Msakni, a Tunisian professional football player on loan from Al-Duhail and the Tunisia national team, plays as a winger or forward for Qatar Stars League club Al Arabi. He was born on October 28, 1990.

Over the course of more than 80 games, Msakni has scored 17 goals for Tunisia.

Youssef Msakni Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Youssef Msakni
Nick Name	Youssef Msakni
Age	33 years (as of 2023)
Religion	Muslim
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
Birth Place	Tunis, Tunisia
Date of Birth	28 October 1990
Nationality	Belgian
Hobbies	Swimming
Family
Mother's Name	Not Available
Father's Name	Not Available
Brother(s)	Not Available
Sister(s)	Not Available
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse
Children	None
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Profession	Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Not Available
Football Career
Debut Club	ES Tunis
Debut International	Morocco
Jersey Number	28
Current Team(s)	Al Arabi
Position	Forward
Foot	Right
Height and , Weight
Height (Approx.)	1.79 m
Weight (Approx.)	73 kg
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Belgian
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Forward
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Drinks	Red Bull
Favorite Color	Red
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

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Personal Life

Msakni is the younger brother of fellow international Iheb from Tunisia and the son of Mondher Msakni, a former player for Stade Tunisien. Msakni wed Amira Jaziri, a Tunisian actress and model, on July 4, 2017.

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Club Career

ES Tunis

Msakni transferred to Espérance Sportive de Tunis in July 2008 after spending his formative years at Stade Tunisien.

On July 26, 2009, the first day of the 2009–10 season, he took the field for ES Tunis for the first time against Olympique Béja. He replaced Henri Bienvenu Ntsama on the pitch in the 79th minute of action. Msakni scored his first league goal in his third game against AS Kasserine two weeks later, on August 8, in the 54th minute of play, to help his team win 4-0.

He finished second in the competition with five goals, only behind Wydad Casablanca striker Fabrice Ondama, who finished with six goals and went on to win the CAF Champions League on November 12, 2011.

He won the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 for a fourth time on September 30, 2012, and was named the top goal scorer in the national football tournament with 17 goals. Msakni was ranked as the 48th greatest football player worldwide for the 2012 season by Goal.com, largely due to the accomplishments made while representing his club or the country.

He was pursued by a number of French teams during the transfer window, including Paris Saint-Germain, Lille OSC, AS Monaco, and FC Lorient. However, on July 3, 2012, the attacking midfielder agreed to a four-year contract with Lekhwiya SC of the Qatari Stars League. He eventually joined the team on January 1, 2013.

Lekhwiya and Al Duhail

Msakni signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Lekhwiya SC in Qatar on January 1 for a transfer fee of 23 million dinars (€11.5 million), which is the highest price ever paid for an African player.

On February 10, he scored his first goal in the 28th minute, helping his club defeat Al-Wakrah SC 4-0. On February 26, a free-kick by Msakni in the 33rd minute of the AFC Champions League helped his team win 2-1. Four English teams allegedly wanted Msakni in March 2013: Newcastle United, Arsenal, Everton, and Tottenham.

The Qatari club’s executives were compelled by the rising level of interest to reconsider the player’s release clause by raising his asking price. He scored his team’s third goal in a 3-2 victory over Al Sadd on May 4 to win the 2013 Qatar Crown Prince Cup.

A difficult start to the 2013–14 campaign saw him score seven goals in twelve league games, and the Qatari media speculated that he may leave for Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk.

On February 8, 2014, Msakni and his teammates faced off against the Bahraini club Hidd SCC in the second round of the 2014 AFC Champions League. They won the match 2-1, with the Tunisian striker providing the game-winning assist. Two of his Tunisian teammates, Issam Jemâ and Chadi Hammami, played for Kuwaiti side Kuwait SC in the third preliminary round of the same competition a week later. Msakni had two assists in addition to one goal.

He had offers from Olympique de Marseille and La Liga teams after the team changed its name from Lekhwiya to Al Duhail, but he opted to remain in Qatar and play in Europe after the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Msakni was reportedly declared out for six months due to a knee injury on April 8, 2018, and will therefore miss this summer’s World Cup in Russia . In December 2018, Msakni was said to be on the verge of joining Brighton & Hove Albion of the Premier League. In January 2019, he signed a loan deal with K.A.S. Eupen of Belgium’s First Division A.

International Career

He was given his first call-up to the Tunisian national team by manager Faouzi Benzarti on December 14th, 2009, for a friendly matchup against Gambia in advance of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. at Stade El Menzah on January 9, 2010. He took the pitch after Oussama Darragi’s injury in the 35th minute.

He scored one goal in this campaign, again against Angola, although this time in the group stage, as Tunisia defeated Angola 3-0 to win the CHAN on February 25, 2011. Msakni scored a hat-trick against Guinea on October 7, 2017, in a World Cup qualifying match.

CAN 2010

Msakni, who was only 19 years old when he made his debut, was a member of the Benzarti squad. In the opening game, against Zambia, he made a pivotal pass that sent up Zouheir Dhaouadi for the equalizer. He participated in the game against Gabon and was replaced by Chaouki Ben Saada in the 67th minute. He did not, however, take part in Cameroon’s squad being eliminated.

CAN 2011

He scored in the 75th minute of the opening game against Morocco by dribbling past two opponents one after the other before launching a cross to the right that gave Tunisia a 2-1 victory. He scored Tunisia’s first goal in the second game against Niger in the fourth minute of play, giving them a 2-1 lead and securing their place in the quarterfinals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.

Tunisia struggled in the third game against Gabon and fell 0-1 in the contest. Tunisia and Ghana were playing in the quarterfinals when Tunisia was eliminated from the competition.

CAN 2012

Msakni was a member of the group in South Africa after a challenging qualifying at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations versus Sierra Leone. He scored in the 90th minute of Tunisia’s 1-0 victory against Algeria on January 22 in the first Group D encounter by reversing a 25-meter rolling shot that had been saved by Ras M’Bolhi.

He was chosen as the game’s man of the match and was credited with scoring the most exquisite goal in the tournament. Msakni and his teammates once more fell to the Ivory Coast 0-3 in the second game. Tunisia finished third in Group D after drawing 1-1 with Togo in the final match of the group stage.

CAN 2015

Msakni competed in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea. He replaced Wahbi Khazri in the 82nd minute of the opening match against Cape Verde. He participated in every minute of his team’s 2-1 victory over Zambia.

When Equatorial Guinea faced the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the quarterfinals, he came in as a replacement in the 104th minute of extra time, taking the place of Mohamed Ali Yacoubi. Tunisia suffered a 1-2 defeat.

CAN 2017

Msakni’s goal against Togo at Monastir was crucial in helping his team earn a spot in the competition. He was also a standout performer during the group stage, providing an assist in the team’s 2-1 victory over Algeria in the 50th minute and scoring in the team’s 4-2 victory over Zimbabwe in the 22nd. Tunisia lost 0–2 against Burkina Faso in the quarterfinal round and was eliminated.

Youssef Msakni Awards

Tunisia

• Kirin Cup: 2022
• FIFA Arab Cup runner-up: 2021
• Africa Cup of Nations fourth place: 2019

Qatar

• Qatar Stars League: Best player 2017-2018

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FAQs

The Nigerian professional footballer Kelechi Promise Iheanacho listen (spelled “heanach” in Igbo) was born on October 3, 1996. He plays forward for Premier League team Leicester City as well as the Nigerian national team. Iheanacho started his professional career in 2015–16 with Manchester City.

He relocated to Leicester City in 2017 on a rumoured £25 million price. Iheanacho was a member of the Nigerian teams who won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2013 and the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2015. He participated in both the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2018 FIFA World Cup before making his senior debut for Nigeria in 2015.

Kelechi Iheanacho Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Kelechi Promise Iheanacho
Nick Name	Kelechi Iheanacho
Age (as of 2023)	27 years
Religion	Christian
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Libra
Birth Place	Imo, Nigeria
Date of Birth	3 October 1996
Nationality	Nigerian
Hobbies	Music and Gym
Family
Mother's Name	Mercy Iheanacho
Father's Name	James Iheanacho
Brother(s)
Sister(s)
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse
Children	Not Available
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Profession	Footballer
Outfitter	Nike
Football Career
Debut Club	Manchester City
Debut International	Nigeria
Jersey Number	• Nigeria - 14 • Leicester City - 14
Current Team(s)	• Nigeria • Leicester City
Position	Forward
Foot	Left
League level	First Tier
Caps/Goals	42 / 11
Career Manager/ Player Agent	ICM Stellar Sports
Traits	• Finesse Shot • Flair • Long Shot Taker • Team Player
Style Of Play	• Likes to shoot from distance • Commits fouls often
Strengths	• Long shots • Through balls • Finishing • Passing • Key passes • Dribbling
Weakness	• Aerial Duels • Defensive contribution
Height and , Weight
Height	• in meters - 1.85 m • in feet inches - 6′ 1″
Weight	• in kilograms - 82 kg • in pounds - 180 lbs
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Nigerian
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
Sexual Orientation	Straight
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	14 inches
Waist Size	30 inches
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Forward
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Drinks	Red Wine
Favorite Color	White
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

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Awards

Manchester City

• Football League Cup: 2015–16

Leicester City

• FA Cup: 2020–21
• FA Community Shield: 2021

Nigeria U17

• FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2013

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Club Career

Manchester City

Early Career

• Imo State’s Owerri is where Iheanacho was born.
• He represented Taye Academy in Owerri, the Imo state’s capital when he was younger.
• His achievements for Nigeria in the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup sparked attention from European clubs, with Arsenal, Sporting CP, and Porto among those keeping tabs on his development.
• To explore a transfer to Manchester City, Iheanacho visited England in December 2012.
• He committed to joining City when he turned 18 in October 2014 by signing a pre-contract deal with the team.
• He went back to Nigeria in the interim. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) honoured him as the Most Promising Talent of the Year for 2013 at the CAF Awards as the year came to an end.

2015–16 season

• Iheanacho was a member of City’s preseason tour squad that travelled to Australia in July 2015.
• He assisted Raheem Sterling in scoring the opening goal of the trip and added a second in the victory over Roma in the 2015 International Champions Cup.
• Additionally, he assisted Sterling on City’s fourth goal as they defeated the national team of Vietnam 8-1.
• He entered as a substitute in City’s last preseason match against VfB Stuttgart and scored late in a 4-2 loss.
• Iheanacho was given a promotion to the Manchester City senior team as a result of his strong preseason performance.

2016–17 season

• Iheanacho began the Manchester derby on September 10, 2016. In a 2-1 victory for City, he contributed an assist and scored his first goal of the year.
• Four days later, Iheanacho scored the winning goal in City’s 4-0 Champions League victory at home over Borussia Mönchengladbach after coming off the bench.
• For Manchester City, this was his first-ever European goal. Iheanacho scored the second goal and provided an assist for the third in City’s match against AFC Bournemouth three days after the 4-0 victory.
• With that accomplishment, he joined a select group of players who have scored 10 Premier League goals before turning 20.
• His total in the league now stands at 10.

Leicester City

2017–2020

• On August 3, 2017, Iheanacho signed a five-year deal with Premier League team Leicester City for a rumoured £25 million sum.
• On August 11, 2017, he made his club debut in a 4-3 loss to Arsenal. On October 24, 2017, he scored his first goal for Leicester in a game in the EFL Cup against Leeds United.
• Iheanacho became the first player in English football to get a goal award thanks to video assistant refereeing (VAR) on January 16, 2018, when the referee determined that the player’s second goal had been wrongly called offside.
• Iheanacho scored twice as Manchester City defeated Fleetwood Town 2-0 in the FA Cup Third Round rematch.

2020–21 season

• Iheanacho only started two of Leicester’s first 21 Premier League games this season since he wasn’t in the team’s first-choice starting lineup.
• Iheanacho received a prolonged run of games, though, as a result of several injuries to important players.
• Then, in March and April, Iheanacho embarked on a 12-goal scoring streak in a 10-game span across all competitions.
• Iheanacho defeated Sheffield United 5-0 on March 14, 2021, to record his first hat-trick in the Premier League.
• A week later, Iheanacho scored twice as Leicester defeated Manchester United 3-1 in the FA Cup quarterfinals to go to the semifinals for the first time since the 1981–82 season.

2021–22 season

• Iheanacho and Leicester began the 2021–22 campaign by defeating Manchester City in the FA Community Shield.
• Iheanacho netted the game-winning penalty kick in the 89th minute against his former team after being introduced in the 79th minute.

International Career

• Iheanacho has competed for Nigeria at youth levels since he was 13 years old.
• The 2013 African U-17 Championship in Morocco was his first exposure to significant international competition.
• The highlight for Iheanacho was a hat trick in a victory over Botswana. His mother, who passed away two months prior to the competition, was honoured by him each goal.
• Nigeria advanced to the competition’s final, where they were beaten by the Ivory Coast on penalties.
• Iheanacho contributed significantly at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup, as he took home the Golden Ball trophy for tournament player of the year.
• Iheanacho scored six goals during the campaign, including one in the championship game, and contributed seven assists to Nigeria’s victory.
• Iheanacho trained with the senior Nigerian team leading up to the 2014 African Nations Championship but was cut from the team so he could fly to England and join Manchester City.
• He played in two games while representing Nigeria at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand.

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