Ismaël Gharbi
Footballer (born 2004)
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Ismaël Seifallah Gharbi (Tunisian Arabic: إسماعيل سيفالله غربي; born 10 April 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Segunda División club Leganés 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.
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Gharbi with Paris Saint-Germain in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name |
Ismaël Seifallah Gharbi[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 April 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Paris, France | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[2] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Leganés (on loan from Braga) | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| 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) |
| 2025–2026 | → FC Augsburg (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2026– | → Leganés (loan) | 8 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021 | France U18 | 4 | (3) |
| 2022 | Spain U18 | 3 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Spain U19 | 6 | (1) |
| 2025– | Tunisia | 20 | (2) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23:36, 11 October 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 26 June 2026 | |||
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]
On 23 July 2026, Gharbi moved to Spain on a one-year loan to Leganés.[19]
International career
Gharbi was born in France to a Tunisian father and Spanish mother,[20] and was therefore eligible to represent France, Spain, and Tunisia.[21][22] In 2021, he was called up to play for the France under-18s for the Tournoi International de Limoges.[23] In February 2022, Gharbi was called up to the Spain under-18s.[24] In June, he represented Spain at the 2022 Mediterranean Games in Oran, Algeria.[25]
On 19 August 2025, Gharbi's request to switch international allegiance to Tunisia was approved by FIFA.[26][27] 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.[28]
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.[29] 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.[22]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 11 October 2026
| 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 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 7 | 0 | ||
| Leganés (loan) | 2026–27 | Segunda División | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 2 | ||
| Career total | 74 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 96 | 14 | ||
- Includes Coupe de France, Swiss Cup, Taça de Portugal, DFB-Pokal
- Appearance in Trophée des Champions
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- Appearances in Taça da Liga
International
- As of match played 25 June 2026[30]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 2025 | 11 | 2 |
| 2026 | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 20 | 2 | |
Scores and results list Tunisia's goal tally first.
| 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 |
