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Hatem Trabelsi was born on January 25, 1977 in Aryanah, Ariana Governorate, Tunisia and is credited as an association football player. As of 2026, Hatem Trabelsi is 49 years old. The listed height is 179 cm.
My Take
Hatem Trabelsi is a footballer I have a lot of time for, because in the early 2000s he was arguably the finest right-back to come out of Africa. Note the data tags him as American, which is simply wrong; he's Tunisian, born in Ariana in 1977. His years at Ajax were his peak, where his pace and overlapping runs made him a standout, and a later spell at Manchester City brought him to the Premier League. Representing Tunisia at three World Cups and earning 66 caps is a remarkable international career. I rate him as a genuine pioneer who helped open European doors for North African talent.
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- Name (English)
- Hatem Trabelsi
- Name (Japanese)
- ハーテム・トラベルスィー
- Reading
- はーてむ・とらべるすぃー
- Born
- January 25, 1977 (age 49)
- Origin
- Aryanah, Ariana Governorate, Tunisia
- Height
- 179 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Hatem Trabelsi born?
Born January 25, 1977 (age 49).
Where is Hatem Trabelsi from?
Hatem Trabelsi is from Aryanah, Ariana Governorate, Tunisia.
What does Hatem Trabelsi do?
Hatem Trabelsi works as association football player.
How tall is Hatem Trabelsi?
Hatem Trabelsi is 179 cm.
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