Ismaël Gharbi

Ismaël Gharbi
Gharbi with Paris Saint-Germain in 2022
Personal information
Full name Ismaël Seifallah Gharbi[1]
Date of birth (2004-04-10) 10 April 2004
Place of birth Paris, France
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[2]
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 FC Augsburg
(on loan from Braga)
Number 11
Youth career
2010–2016 Paris FC
2016–2023 Paris Saint-Germain
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2024 Paris Saint-Germain 7 (0)
2023–2024 → Stade Lausanne Ouchy (loan) 29 (6)
2024– Braga 24 (4)
2025– → FC Augsburg (loan) 5 (0)
International career‡
2021 France U18 4 (3)
2022 Spain U18 3 (0)
2022–2023 Spain U19 6 (1)
2025– Tunisia 12 (2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:44, 11 January 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 3 January 2026

Ismaël Seifallah Gharbi (Tunisian Arabic: إسماعيل سيفالله غربي; born 10 April 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club FC Augsburg, on loan from Primeira Liga club Braga.[3] Born in France and a former youth international for France and Spain, he plays for the Tunisia national team.

Club career

Gharbi began his career at Paris FC in 2010, and joined the Paris Saint-Germain Academy in 2016.[4] In 2020, he was part of the PSG team that participated at the Alkass International Cup in Qatar, finishing in third place.[5] He scored 5 goals across the tournament; a brace against Kashiwa Reysol in the group stage,[6] a goal against Zenit Saint Petersburg in the quarter-finals,[7] one against Inter Milan in the semi-finals,[8] and another against the Mohammed VI Academy in the third place match.[5]

In April 2021, Gharbi was included in the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) squad for the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich, an eventual 3–2 victory for Les Parisiens at the Allianz Arena.[4][9] On 14 July 2021, he scored a goal in his first appearance for PSG's senior team, a 4–0 friendly victory over Le Mans at the Camp des Loges.[10] On 1 August 2021, Gharbi made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute in a 1–0 Trophée des Champions loss to Lille.[11] His Coupe de France debut came on 19 December in a 3–0 win over Feignies Aulnoye.[12] On 8 May 2022, Gharbi made his first-ever Ligue 1 appearance, coming on as a substitute in a 2–2 draw with Troyes at the Parc des Princes.[13] He signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain on 17 June, a three-year deal until 30 June 2025.[14] In the 2022–23 season, he made six league appearances and won his second league title.[15]

On 1 September 2023, Gharbi was loaned out to Swiss Super League club Stade Lausanne Ouchy until the end of the season.[15] On 31 August 2024, Gharbi signed for Primeira Liga club Braga on a five-year contract. Braga paid no transfer fee, but PSG retained 50% of the player's economic rights. A €35 million release clause was included in Gharbi's contract.[16][17] On 1 September 2025, Gharbi joined Bundesliga club FC Augsburg on a season-long loan with an option to buy.[18]

International career

Gharbi was born in France to a Tunisian father and Spanish mother,[19] and was therefore eligible to represent France, Spain, and Tunisia.[20][21] In 2021, he was called up to play for the France under-18s for the Tournoi International de Limoges.[22] In February 2022, Gharbi was called up to the Spain under-18s.[23] In June, he represented Spain at the 2022 Mediterranean Games in Oran, Algeria.[24]

On 19 August 2025, Gharbi's request to switch international allegiance to Tunisia was approved by FIFA.[25][26] He earned his first cap on 4 September during a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification game coming on as a second-half substitute against Liberia at the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Tunis, replacing Amor Layouni in the 53rd minute; the match ended in a 3–0 victory. On 10 October, he scored his first goal in his third appearance in a 6–0 win over São Tomé and Príncipe on Day 9 of the 2026 World Cup qualification.[27]

Style of play

Gharbi is a versatile player; although primarily an attacking midfielder, he can also play as a wide and central midfielder.[10] Hervé Guégan, who coached Gharbi at the Alkass International Cup in 2020, has stated that he is a player "technically at ease" and that he "always makes passes with good timing".[4] Gharbi is good at free kicks and possesses good ball control. While being able to score himself, he has an ability to make others score.[28] In February 2022, former PSG player Mathieu Bodmer commented that "in the penalty area, time stops for [Gharbi]" and that he has "cold blood", being able to complete movements at the right moments.[21]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 11 January 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Paris Saint-Germain 2021–22 Ligue 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 1[b] 0 4 0
2022–23 Ligue 1 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 8 0
Total 7 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 12 0
Stade Lausanne Ouchy (loan) 2023–24 Swiss Super League 29 6 2 1 — — 31 7
Braga 2024–25 Primeira Liga 23 4 4 0 7[c] 0 1[d] 0 35 4
2025–26 Primeira Liga 1 0 — 2[c] 0 — 3 0
Total 24 4 4 0 9 0 1 0 38 4
FC Augsburg (loan) 2025–26 Bundesliga 5 0 1 0 — — 6 0
Career total 65 11 11 1 9 0 2 0 87 12

International

As of match played 3 January 2026[29]
Appearances and goals by national team, and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Tunisia 2025 11 2
2026 1 0
Total 12 2

Scores and results list Tunisia's goal tally first.

List of international goals scored by Ismaël Gharbi
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 10 October 2025 Hammadi Agrebi Stadium, Tunis, Tunisia  São Tomé and Príncipe 4–0 6–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 30 December 2025 Rabat Olympic Stadium, Rabat, Morocco  Tanzania 1–0 1–1 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Honours

Paris Saint-Germain

References

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