Mehdi Ben Slimane

Who is this?

Mahdi Ben Slimane (Arabic: مهدي بن سليمان; born 1 January 1974) is a Tunisian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Having begun his career at AS Marsa in his native country he moved to France in 1996 to play for Olympique de Marseille. After just one season at the club, he joined 2. Bundesliga side SC Freiburg whom helped to promotion to the Bundesliga. He spent half a season on loan each at Borussia Mönchengladbach (in 2000) and club Al-Nassr (in 2001) before leaving Freiburg and returning to Tunisia, where he spent a season and half at Club Africain. At international level, he played for the Tunisia national team and was a member of squad at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 1996 African Cup of Nations, and the 1998 African Cup of Nations.

Career

1. 1974
   Born
2. 1994
   Joined AS Marsa
3. 1996
   Joined Olympique de Marseille
4. 1996
   Joined Tunisia men's national football team
5. 1997
   Joined SC Freiburg
6. 2000
   Joined Borussia Mönchengladbach
7. 2000
   Joined Al-Nassr
8. 2000
   Joined Borussia Mönchengladbach
9. 2001
   Joined Club Africain
10. 2001
    Joined Al-Riyadh SC

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Le Kram
• •Citizenship: Tunisia
• •Known as: association football player
• •Sport: association football